How emotionally close you are to your pet is not necessarily a good measure of how your relationship affects your well-being. Nattalia Nuñez/Unsplash, CC BY-ND For many people, pets provide ...

Over time, attachment theory has become a popular concept. It is a very useful way to understand our relationship behaviours.

For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship, and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some may contribute to stress and anxiety rather than ...

Losing a pet can be as painful as losing a loved one. Understanding the clinical relevance of this bond, even before loss occurs, can help inform more compassionate clinical work.

Everyone needs companionship, comfort, and warmth. Sure, there are those among us who would deny such needs. But, if you are a human, then you are genetically wired to seek connection to others. After ...

The attachment bond between owner and pet considerably impacts the life they share. Previous research has shown, for example, that attachment style affects the type of care the owner provides to their ...

For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some may contribute to stress and anxiety rather than ...

For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships ...