Have you ever cried in front of your mastiff?

[EverythingEnglishMastiff]

aren't they great!

yes!!

 

[NYDDB]

My last dog a black lab, used to lick my face, obviously upset and trying to make it better....

But Mateo is different: when during those odd times I find myself in a mini breakdown mode, he will come over to where I am sitting, crumpled on the floor, and sit as close as he possibly can, sticking his chest out, with his chin in the air. I usually hold onto him while sobbing. After a few minutes, when I try to move away, he pushes himself closer, almost as if to say, "wait- I'm still here, and you're still upset...I can help. That's what I am here for...hold on to me."

Maybe I'm projecting, but it is obvious that he wants to offer support...in the only way he knows how. And it's awesome.

 

[Nik]

Aww you are all the best and yes our dogs are wonderful. <3

My family is weird. Sometimes they can be wonderful and endearing and other times they can be total douches. Maybe that's everyone to some extent but I feel like they are extra inconsistent.

And yes I do have chosen family also and they are amazing, both the two legged and the four legged ones


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[au_corso]

when it comes down to affairs of the heart...the emotional toll and impact can be serious... you have an amazing support team of complete strangers(lol) who will not judge you for the decisions you make for YOUR own life. we are thrilled that you are getting married for the second time if it brings the happiness and fulfillment you desire! CONGRATS and enjoy your wedding as those that are giving you the most grief are prob envious.all family is NOT blood.all blood is NOT family.

 

[EverythingEnglishMastiff]

I like you au-corso. You totally just made some very true statements. I especially like the "support team of complete strangers".

Anyone can be supportive of someone they know and love. To support a complete stranger takes a special type of person. Not everyone can do it.

 

[tmricciuto]

I think as most people mature and look back on how they were treated during certain situations, they take that knowledge and try to be better for others. At least that's what I try to do. I also use the THINK approach in certain situations where my mouth might go off before my brain comprehends what I'm saying. I stop and gather my thoughts and ask myself if what I'm about to say is:
True
Helpful
Inspiring
Necessary
Kind.


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[Nik]

I think as most people mature and look back on how they were treated during certain situations, they take that knowledge and try to be better for others. At least that's what I try to do. I also use the THINK approach in certain situations where my mouth might go off before my brain comprehends what I'm saying. I stop and gather my thoughts and ask myself if what I'm about to say is:
True
Helpful
Inspiring
Necessary
Kind.


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I like this for advice. It's very timely for me on a different level also as I'm pmsing and have to keep stopping myself from lashing out at people making dumb statements.


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[BAMCB]

I think as most people mature and look back on how they were treated during certain situations, they take that knowledge and try to be better for others. At least that's what I try to do. I also use the THINK approach in certain situations where my mouth might go off before my brain comprehends what I'm saying. I stop and gather my thoughts and ask myself if what I'm about to say is:
True
Helpful
Inspiring
Necessary
Kind.


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That's awesome! And yes, I've been hurt by others actions/inactions and try to learn from them to help others in similar situations. It's hard to let go of the anger/hurt/jealousy or whatever it made me feel in order to reach out. But when I finally do I find it's the best therepy for letting it go