02-22-2019, 10:37 PM
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6 hours ago, Thunder-Bay-Syd said:
voted for canine because I am naturally more attracted to canines emotionally and sexually than anything else. That being said if I could flick a switch in my brain my preference would be for fellow humans. As I've aged I've found the life of a zoo who can only form deep connections with dogs such as me is a bit of a bipolar nightmare. There are some very good highs but the lows are disturbingly crushing. I wrote somewhere else recently that it isn't good for ones long term mental health and I still firmly believe that.
I can't agree with this personally but it's definitely an interesting view.. I'd never change honestly. It's not only a pare of who I am, but I'm also a Misanthrope tn an extend (someone who's unhappy with humanity and it's general direction and outlook). I'm not attracted to humans one bit, and honestly never have been at all.
In the case of exclusives, mental health can be debated: especially if you consider that animals are 'used' as Emotional Support a lot of the time, now I really think the impacts of exclusivity on mental health also depend on perspective. Can you still socialize as an exclusive? Are you able to function in the most basic confines of society (a job, managing finances, health and wellness et-el.)? That's not really a discussion for this thread. Being an exclusive though I figured I'd just throw in a couple cents worth.
