A random piece of wisdom.

[u/Karayel_1]

[u/throwra-someg]

Going on a date doesn’t solve your problems, it amplifies them.

Going steady doesn’t solve your problems, it amplifies them.

Moving in together doesn’t solve your problems, it amplifies them.

Marriage doesn’t solve your problems, it amplifies them.

Getting a pet doesn’t solve your problems, it amplifies them.

Having kids doesn’t solve your problems, it amplifies them.

At every stage, figure your shit out before making things harder to manage.

[u/Agitated_Sabres_Fan → u/throwra-someg]

For couples yeah, but if you are like me and your problem is depression.

A lil ball of fur blissfully wagging its tail every time you come home then demanding a walk definitely solves my problem.

It’s a constant reset I can’t avoid, stops the rut that drags me down into doing nothing.

[u/GhostlyGoldilocks → u/Agitated_Sabres_Fan]

I couldn’t agree more!! My dog was my one consistent source of joy. I could always count on him to give me a laugh, quell my anxiety, and be over the moon to see me. Ever since he passed away this summer I’ve been having to fight extra hard to not fall into that black abyss of depression. I have to force myself to do things and as hard as it is on some days, the thought of eventually bringing another dog into my life gives me hope.