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How long-lived pets can trap us in past versions of ourselves

My bird has been with me for fifteen years and I am starting to resent that I cannot travel or date seriously because of this commitment I made as a different person.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Long-term animal commitments can constrain personal growth when life circumstances and desires evolve.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Pet Care & Animal Ownership?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.