Comments on: The Puppiness Project – Don’t Be Afraid to Show Affection

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 30 May 2012 03:56:56 +0000

Happy belated anniversary! Somehow the holiday weekend (and the pain meds) got me behind on my blog reading! It sounds to me like you and Mike are perfect for each other 🙂

The only reason we remember our anniversary is because it’s the day before Cali’s birthday and we got Cali the year we got married.

By: Amy@GoPetFriendly

Amy@GoPetFriendly — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:41:14 +0000

You’re too funny … I hope you and Mike had a fantastic anniversary and may you have many more happy (though perhaps undemonstrative) years together. =)

By: RumpyDog!

RumpyDog! — Tue, 29 May 2012 10:49:22 +0000

What is it they say about finding the dog you need? Sounds like Honey was the perfect match for you, just like Rumpy was for me.

By: SUGAR: goldenwoofs

SUGAR: goldenwoofs — Mon, 28 May 2012 21:35:41 +0000

Woof! Woof! So true … we can totally relate. Golden Thanks for sharing. Watch out for Lots of SUGAR on Ice Cream. Lots of Golden ALOHA n Woofs, Sugar

By: Kristine

Kristine — Mon, 28 May 2012 20:45:18 +0000

Not only do I not celebrate my anniversary with my husband, we haven’t even agreed on when it is! Perhaps if we ever actually get married, I would be better at recalling the date but I still don’t see myself making a big deal over it. Traditional ideas of what is romantic have never appealed to me. Poetry, flowers, candles, all of that feels so artificial. To me, laundering socks and buying cereal is where the real romance is. Never forgetting to make coffee in the morning just the way he likes it. Those daily things are much sweeter to me than an annual date.

Perhaps I could learn to be more open with my feelings but at the same time, I don’t think it’s something that should be forced. I am sure Mike knows how much you love him and appreciates all the little things you do. Whether you sweep that tail for him or not. 😉

By: Roberta

Roberta — Mon, 28 May 2012 20:07:56 +0000

“..promiscuous displays of affection.” What a wonderful phrase! I, alas, do not display tons of affection nor do I chat much or well (making small talk…shudder). Dogs, esp. those like Honey, make way for those of us who may be more reserved (can you tell I’m reading “Quiet” and loving it?). They open doors I would not open or step through myself – but I can always talk dog which often leads to other topics of conversation.
I remember one summer in August when I asked my mom wasn’t it their anniversary? “Oh, no! We both forgot this year – it was last month in July!”
Margie and Justus’s birthdays are the Summer Solstice (June 21) and Valentine’s Day (in that order) to help my memory.
Thanks for sharing yourself – and Honey – and Mike :).

By: Jodi

Jodi — Mon, 28 May 2012 19:19:48 +0000

I always remember our anniversary because we got married on Cinco de Mayo, but that doesn’t mean I always remember a card. 😉

I’m very affectionate. With everybody. I guess I’m a slut with my emotions. No big secret, I experienced a lot of loss growing up and didn’t feel loved as a child. To this day I don’t hang up the phone from my children without telling them I love them.

Well, there was my therapy session for the day! 🙂 In the end we are all different and have different needs, you need to do what works for you. If you haven’t had any complaints after 23 years, I’d say you’re doing ok.

We can’t all be Golden Retrievers Pamela, some of us need to be the Saint Bernard. 🙂

By: 2 brown dawgs

2 brown dawgs — Mon, 28 May 2012 19:13:36 +0000

Doggies do seem get over their disappointment quickly when their attempts to show affection to a stranger are rebuffed. It is just on to the next person. People could learn a lot from them.

LOL about the strawberry ice cream. I guess it was just too tempting.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 28 May 2012 18:01:44 +0000

I thought you were describing Luna there…
Yes, there is just something so pure and sweet to a Golden’s nature and I often find myself tuning into mine for simple understanding.

By: Jan

Jan — Mon, 28 May 2012 16:06:56 +0000

You definitely got the right breed of dog to show how to love the world. I suppose there are grumpy Golden Retrievers, but I’ve never seen one. The ones I’ve been around are, as more aloof dogs might say, are affection sluts.