Okay sure, boyfriends are great for certain things. Getting things from really high places, helping change out a tire (because changing a tire in heels is hard guys!), and awesome sex.
But at the end of the day, they can be a bit of a headache too. So why not skip the pain, and go straight to the local rescue for the best friend you could ever ask for: a dog!
1. Dogs don't leave the toilet seat up.
I mean, you have to train them not to pee and poop all over the house. But once you put in a solid 4-6 weeks of potty training, you'll never have to worry about that again. When was the last time you were able to train a man anything?
2. They are always, without fail, happy to see you.
Most men won't admit it, but they are just as PMSy as us chicks are. There are days that no matter what you do, they just aren't happy. Dogs aren't like that. You just show up and suddenly you're a goddess, and a dog is your loyal worshiper. Instant ego boost.
3. They love to snuggle.
Not all dogs, but most dogs, absolutely love a good cuddle session. They will literally lay on your lap or next to you on the couch for hours and just let you hug on them. How could anyone ever feel alone when they have that?
4. In the same regard, if you're not feeling it, just tell them to go lay down in their own bed.
If you're over the snuggles, just put your little buddy down on the floor and tell them to find someplace else to nap. Doing the same to your boyfriend will result in dirty looks and questions about your sanity.
5. Substantially cheaper dinner dates.
A forty pound bag of kibble costs about $50, and will last your pup about two weeks to a month, depending on the size of your dog. I don't know about you, but not once in my life was I able to spend fifty smackers on a dinner that lasted my date more than a night or two of leftovers.
6. You'll always have a partner in crime.
Want to go hiking? A road trip up the coast? Just a simple walk around the park? You'll always have a willing and eager buddy to be right by your side. No more flying solo for you!
7. Their loyalty is second to none.
In a day and age where there aren't many women who can say that they've never been cheated on, it's a refreshing change of pace to find some real loyalty. Okay, it's coming from a slobbery, furry, four-legged creature who drinks from the toilet. But he's so adorable, so it's totally okay.
At the end of the day, boyfriend's might come and go. Your loyal and loving new best friend will stick with you through thick and thin, though.
Just remember, dogs are a lifetime commitment, not something to get when you think they're cute, and toss aside when you're over it. But if you have the love and commitment to make to a new furry pal, he'll pay you back tenfold.
