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07/11/2013
A further third admitted their love for their pet was the exact same as the feelings they held for their husband or boyfriend.
The research, which has been commissioned by the Brooke animal charity, showed the strong feelings women have towards their beloved animals. The 2,000 women who all took part in the study have pets and were in a cohabiting relationship.
Of those surveyed, more than half said they loved their pet more after they had had a row with their partner, while 39% admitted their feelings increased for their pet when they received no affection from their man.
One in 10 women who confessed to caring more for their animal did have the good grace to feel guilty about it, but 41% said they did not feel bad.
Therefore, it probably comes as no surprise that 81% of women said they consider their pets as part of the family, with 14% even considering getting a tattoo of their pet's name.
Elsewhere, a feisty 38% said there would be a bitter custody battle over the pet if they were ever to break-up from their partner, because in 54% of cases, the animal is jointly owned.
18% of couples said they often row over animals in the home, but 40% said their pet never annoys them. For more than half though, if a partner did not get on with their pet, it's a "deal-breaker" in the relationship. With Christmas approaching, 17% of respondents admitted they will be lavishing their pets with presents on Christmas Day.
A spokeswoman for the Brooke animal charity said: "It's heart-warming to learn how loved the nation's pets are.
"Even the most perfect relationships have off- days so you can understand how women might love their pets just that little bit more after a disagreement with their partner.
"Perhaps a frustration for women is also that they expect less of their pets but are still rewarded with endless affection and loyalty.
"Pets can't answer back with sarcastic comments or moan about the state of the house so it's easy to have a blissful relationship with a pet, which can't always been said of human relationships.
"As Brits, we are a nation of animal-lovers and these results show that the bond we share with our pets is very strong indeed.
"We know from our work in some of the poorest communities in the world that this bond transcends culture, age and economic background."
(JP/IT)
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1 In 10 Women Love Their Pet More Than Their Partner
One in 10 women love their pet more than their partner, a new survey has revealed.A further third admitted their love for their pet was the exact same as the feelings they held for their husband or boyfriend.
The research, which has been commissioned by the Brooke animal charity, showed the strong feelings women have towards their beloved animals. The 2,000 women who all took part in the study have pets and were in a cohabiting relationship.
Of those surveyed, more than half said they loved their pet more after they had had a row with their partner, while 39% admitted their feelings increased for their pet when they received no affection from their man.
One in 10 women who confessed to caring more for their animal did have the good grace to feel guilty about it, but 41% said they did not feel bad.
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Therefore, it probably comes as no surprise that 81% of women said they consider their pets as part of the family, with 14% even considering getting a tattoo of their pet's name.
Elsewhere, a feisty 38% said there would be a bitter custody battle over the pet if they were ever to break-up from their partner, because in 54% of cases, the animal is jointly owned.
18% of couples said they often row over animals in the home, but 40% said their pet never annoys them. For more than half though, if a partner did not get on with their pet, it's a "deal-breaker" in the relationship. With Christmas approaching, 17% of respondents admitted they will be lavishing their pets with presents on Christmas Day.
A spokeswoman for the Brooke animal charity said: "It's heart-warming to learn how loved the nation's pets are.
"Even the most perfect relationships have off- days so you can understand how women might love their pets just that little bit more after a disagreement with their partner.
"Perhaps a frustration for women is also that they expect less of their pets but are still rewarded with endless affection and loyalty.
"Pets can't answer back with sarcastic comments or moan about the state of the house so it's easy to have a blissful relationship with a pet, which can't always been said of human relationships.
"As Brits, we are a nation of animal-lovers and these results show that the bond we share with our pets is very strong indeed.
"We know from our work in some of the poorest communities in the world that this bond transcends culture, age and economic background."
(JP/IT)
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