Animal Love: Women May Love Their Animals More Than Their Husbands

Does your girlfriend or wife have a puppy or pet cat? Have you ever felt that she is as much in love with him as you are, or even that she seems to love the little animal much more? For this may be quite true, as evidenced by a recent British survey published in The Telegraph.

According to the study, one in 10 women love their pets more than their partners, and nearly a third of respondents said they have the same feelings for their husband (or boyfriend) and their pet.

One explanation for the phenomenon may be that animals are always ready to cuddle and welcome their owners with joy, and hardly disappoint - so much so that more than half of the 2, 000 women in the survey said they were looking for their pet. pet as comfort after a fight or stressful situations with your husband.

Affection and attention always

“Even the most perfect relationships have bad days. That way, it's easy to understand how women can love their pets just a little more after a disagreement with their partner, ”said a spokesman for Brooke, an animal charity that commissioned the research.

The spokesman also says that after a frustrating day or an argument with a partner, women expect less from their pets but are nevertheless rewarded with infinite affection and loyalty.

The survey also found that 81% of women consider their dogs or cats to be part of the family, and 38% of them still admitted that they would participate in a bitter custody battle for the animal if the couple separated.

Brooke Institution spokeswoman added: "As British, we are a nation of animal lovers and these results show that the bond we share with the animals is very strong indeed."