One third of pet owners prefer their pet to their partner according to new research from Asda Money.
In fact, one in five owners say that their pet is a better listener than anyone they know and a quarter of women miss their pet more than their partner when they are away.
These are just some of the findings of a survey of 2,000 UK pet parents, which was conducted by Asda Money to celebrate National Pet Month (April 1 –May 3).
There were also significant regional variations, with the number of people preferring their pet over their partner rising to around 37% in Greater London and Wales.
One third of people also confessed to seeking comfort from their pets instead of their partners when they feel sad. This was most prevalent among women in relationships, with 38% seeking comfort from their cat or dog when they are feeling down.
Good listening is often considered an important factor in a relationship. In the study it was discovered that one in five pet owners state that their beloved cat or dog is a better listener than anyone they know.
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