single people prefer a pet then a partner..do you agree?

yeah right, a pet is more different compare to a person? if there are people like that, i do respect there decision, but on the contrary, having a partner in your life, you should both understand each other, i mean how can a pet express the appreciation that you gave by taking care of them if they can't talk?respond to you? i'll try to buy one so that i'll understand.. i do have a puppy though, but it's a big difference to have a pet than having a partner to be with,eat with, make love with and sometimes argue with.. lol

Lira, Hi! I believe, it is ill effect or say side effect of modern living. It is such a sorry situation, that people trust animals rather than human beings. Those who want to live with animals must be very self-centred and would follow a very different approach to life. Given the choice, I would definitely prefer to live with a human being...as comapred to an animals. Animals are faithful, but they cannot be a substitute for human beings. Good Post! Deepak

Maybe they see the high rate of divorce or friends in bad relationships and that makes them wary! I would hope that for those that are single, that they could be happy and satisfied! Take care Liranlgo.

I don't think I prefer pets....but I prefer pets over bad relationship for sure.... Pets are keeping me happy and active. They are giving me unconditional love...that no man can...

Pets over partners...doesn't work for me. I have been married, divorced, had pets, lived alone, found a second partner and we now have 7 pets that share a life with us. So this topic is full circle for me. I love our two dogs and five cats (do 5 aquariums full of fish count?) I guess so, they do add enjoyment to our lives. Anway, I think partners, friends and anyone else who challenges us to move out of familiar comfort zones add to our growth process.None of my pets have ever called me on the fact that I need an attitude adjustment and helped me become a better person as a result of it. I think the people we attract into our lives are there to be a mirror for us...and visa versa. Pets cannot reflect our issues or suggest that we transform them. Granted, they are unconditionally loving and accepting and that has its place...but that dynamic can also enable us and keep us 'stuck' in old grooves. Whatever the view on the subject I think people need to do what works for them...we were given free will to do just that.

arr i guess different people have different opinions i personally LOVE pets but i would not go without a partner in my life... those people may have lost hope in "love" or just simply put, pets are more obedient than humans and usually wouldn't make you angry

Spot on my friend, you hit the proverbial nail on the head, I would have a pet anyday to a partner, my animals have more compassion, more love in one of their paws (cats) tail (rabbit) and leg (frogs) than the rats I have been with. Yep I am in the age range, 36 and I fully intend to stay single for the rest of my life. I get more enjoyment out of my two frogs I rescued than a partner. Animals are far better than people when it comes to settling down, they are faithful, loyal, compassionate, company, reliable and always there need I say more?

I think it's just easier dealing with an animal versus a human being. I prefer a human being. If I am sick and need water, the animal would not be able to get it. I guess to each his own.

Not me. I do have pets and they are nice to have around. But in truth, they cannot compare to having a relationship with another person. I am single and a bit older than those you mentioned. I would welcome a full time relationship and the chance to take care of a woman. I have been through 2 divorces, but I have made mistakes and am willing to give it another go. I think many people have been burned and are a lot less willing to become involved again. People are very picky, and I can't blame them per se, but you have to be certified perfect with lots of financial resources to have a chance with most women. They don't even answer emails, let alone let you meet them. It is a jungle out here for a simple guy to navigate in.

I guess with changing lifestyle and increasing pressure of work,people fear to commit themselves into the relationships so they feel that could seek pleasure in pet animals like dog and cat with out too much of life time commitment and amount of responsiblity involved ,it normally depends on the lifestyle and manner of thinking of every individual.

I think so. Especially those who find it hard to find someone or keep a relationship. Not much else I could say but I would hope they didn't give up looking, you never know when you'll find someone who's as special as themselves. ~Joey

I don't think that these people are crazy. I think that probably they have been discouraged in some way. Maybe some of them have went through a nasty divorce. Or maybe they have just given up on finding that special someone. A pet can be just as loving and caring as any human. Seldom does a pet leave you for another owner. I personally couldn't live without human female companionship but I respect those who can.

i have a bloyfriend and lots of animals but i would take a dog over a person anyday since they love you no matter what and they like to go for walks and have fun my boyfriend just like to paly video games and watch tv besides scomplain when i am on the comp for a while since he says i dont spend enogh time with him when i see everyday i think walking together gives us some alone time but he is too lazy to go dogs are happy and pratically running out the door to do

People didn't give up. In fact, the problem is that people can't give up! Nowadays, people are very individualistic. With a pet, you don't have such problems you would have with another human being, about sharing your space, changing your manners, giving up your routines and such. Pets are just easier to get along, since they put themselves in an inferior position towards us. It's hard to have an equal relation with other people, since almost everyone is individualist in these days.

I have an aunt who is the most single person I know,she prefers nothing and no one around her,lol, not even a pet. She likes things her own way too much to tolerate any other creatures around her, she's tried human and animal companions.

Sounds like they have had it with lovers that lie to them or cheat on them. Or they have tried to have a good relationship with their lovers and it didn't work out.I can see why they prefer pets. They love you unconditionally and they don't lie to them.

Hi Liranlgo, I couldnt agree more that this has become a strange world. I guess I can kind of understand this considering how many times people have been stabbed in the back by people they care about. I personaly would never prefer a house pet to a girlfriend. I think most people are pretty pesimistic about their relationships nowadays. I'm glad I dont have to worry about this anymore, I love my wife. Take care, Terry

I think the older you get especially if you felt you lost yourself and and to put up with too much garbage in your last relationship it is hard to give up your independence again. I have seen some really scary relationships other people have . Wanting to be in a relationship that bad is way worse than wanting to be alone. You can't substitute a good spouse with even the most wonderful animal but I would prefer slithering boa constrictor snake to going back to being smothered again in a relationship. He was not a bad person I just made me feel guilty about going anywhere or doing anything without him. He did not understand my need to take walks alone to clear my head. I am sorry I have to stop. I am feeling suffocated just talking about it. I want a man who loves going all kinds of places with his friends,spends lots of time away from home, cleans up after himself and only notices I am alive when I want him to. Pets can't say stupid guy stuff to you. That is why they are prefered.

I seek to disagree. I am sure if anyone can have a partner, they would rather have a partner instead of a pet. In my opinion, I think it is the fuss involved. People are getting lazy and impatient. At times, I too thought that having a pet is so much more easy to handle compared to my partner. At least, a pet will not talk back and I can train it to be obedient. lol.

liranigo, a good day or night to you my friend. Re your post, I am not so much aware of people having to prefer animals as their companion instead of other people. I think maybe the reason for this is mainly the culture or environment of the place, as in our case, people tend to have people as partners in their lives and not animals. I could see this happening in highly urbanized countries like the US, Canada France and England but not so much in third world countries like ours, where there is a high regard for family values.