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[โ€“] MedicPigBabySaver@lemm.ee 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes. Must tune out any bullshit that doesn't belong in your personal bubble.

Vote, but, ignore politics as a whole.

Try to avoid news.

Figure out a way to get out of the house. Doesn't need to cost $$. Walks. Visit a local park.

Realize you do not have to put up with anyone's personal drama. Not even family.

Get a cat. Unconditional love. Easy maintenance and can be fine alone for long days or even a long weekend with the proper prep.

Live for yourself!

[โ€“] jeffw@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[โ€“] FlaminGoku@reddthat.com 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Dogs are cool but they add an additional burden of finding someone to watch them when they can't be taken. I think cats provide a similar bond as dogs and are much less maintenance.

[โ€“] quinnly@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

Also, you don't have to take the cat out back and shoot him when he bites your nephew's face

[โ€“] MedicPigBabySaver@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Correct. I love dogs. But, don't have the $ for a dog walker while I'm gone for minimum of 12hrs/day for work. And, my GF and I take many random get aways because we have 3 day weekends every week.