Owners cherish their pets as an important part of their lives, and those who love them often go out of their way to express their affection towards their furry companions. Although they may be caught talking to their pets, these pet owners most likely feel happy to let their pets know just how much they mean to them.
They Want Some Too!
When you anticipate having lunch with your family, it can be an enjoyable experience where you get to reconnect and indulge in a tasty meal. Additionally, pairing your lunch with a refreshing beverage is a must.
Therefore, the individual believed that their brother was just keeping track of them, which is logical. Nonetheless, their true intention was to ensure that the actual guest of honor had everything they required. It is impossible to deny them any of their demands.
Hi to You Too
At times, it may be impossible not to communicate your emotions towards your pets, as you wish to ensure that they feel extremely valued. Therefore, this individual’s reaction towards their dog seems logical.
After a tiring day, anyone would wish to return home, give their pet a kiss on its head, and unwind. Is there anyone who would oppose this idea? Perhaps, his wife who was present at that moment.
Nobody Tell Them
Sharing three key words with your pets is crucial to express your love for them. However, the person who desires to do so may at times receive a response from another part of the house.
Even though the situation occurs, they do not inform their partner. It is understandable that this individual does not wish to make a difficult choice between their spouse and their pet.
Not Even a Hello
As a dog owner, there are certain things that become familiar to you. One of these is becoming accustomed to sharing attention with your furry friend in public. In truth, pets often end up being the center of attention rather than quietly blending in.
It’s not their responsibility either! People have a great affection for dogs. The individual has indeed observed that many people walk right past them, but pause to say hello to their dogs.
Who’s Gorgeous?
Eventually, you become aware that certain expressions are usually directed towards animals instead of the individuals living in the household. This knowledge can assist you in identifying the intended recipient of the speaker’s message.
Regarding the partner and the adorable puppy in this picture, they both agree on who deserves to be called a “beautiful boy”. It’s hard to disagree with them, as this sweet little dog is absolutely gorgeous.
Starting to Clarify
As time goes on, simply using particular language or vocal inflections may not be enough to maintain communication. This is particularly relevant when residing with someone who talks to their pets. The family in question had reached a point where they felt it necessary to be straightforward about the issue.
In case of any uncertainty, don’t hesitate to ask them to specify whether they were addressing you or their pets. This approach can simplify understanding the situation. However, some visitors could find it unexpected.
A Bit Honest
Occasionally, you may be momentarily confused when you overhear someone conversing with their pet. Simply hearing a pet’s name can clarify the situation. In the case of this individual, their partner’s answer caused them to briefly pause.
It’s true that they had been speaking to the dog, but they were surprised to discover that they only used affectionate terms for their pets and not for their significant others.
Not Talking to You
If you and your spouse are the only inhabitants of a house and you hear voices coming from around the corner, it’s possible for you to think that the conversation is directed towards you because you’re the only individual present in the house.
However, having pets at home can be a less secure option. The individual realized their assumption of their husband talking to them was incorrect upon seeing their husband and their German Shepard around the corner.
They’re Pet Names
It seems that “sweetheart” is not the only pet name that can be used for different people or pets. You may have your own set of endearing names for your loved ones and animals, even if you are not aware of it.
As you spend more time with a person, you begin to observe distinctions. Over time, the individual realized that the word “honey” was almost exclusively used for addressing their dogs. In fact, they had never heard it utilized in any other context.
Very Hungry
When conversing with your canine friend, you tend to display greater enthusiasm towards ordinary things as opposed to when you converse with humans. Dogs primarily perceive your tone over the actual words spoken.
It is not very rare for someone to energize their dog before dinner. However, in this case, they unintentionally stimulated the wrong recipient. Though it is a humorous misinterpretation, we can imagine that their friend was eager to order takeout at that moment.
Putting It Simply
It’s common to make errors when you overhear your partner communicating with the pets at home, even after a period of time. This is understandable as pets are also deserving of love and attention. We believe this situation occurs quite frequently in households that have pets.
It’s understandable that someone would engage in a meaningful conversation with their cat, but we can see how the husband might feel excluded in this situation, even though he’s present.
Blowing Kisses
There are certain actions that one reserves for individuals who hold a deep place in their heart. For instance, it is unlikely that you would send an air kiss to a recently acquainted colleague. However, your furry companion may warrant such affectionate gestures.
Naturally, the person’s spouse deserves a lot of affection. However, we shouldn’t criticize this individual for feeling a bit puzzled when they heard their partner sending kisses to someone behind them. Later, they discovered it was a different beloved family member who was the intended recipient.
A Lasting Mix-Up
There are some things that would make conversations even more confusing if you’re trying to tell if someone is talking to you or the dog.
This person experienced that when they had a similar syllable ending their name and the dog’s name. In fact, it seems like it was a misconception that stuck around. Even after their little friend was no longer with them, they still got called by his name for years to come.
Now They’re Talking to You
Okay, once you get used to someone addressing the pet in your place, there’s nothing that can really surprise you, right? Well, what if you heard the pet talking to you?
If we were this repairman, thinking no one was home, we probably would have jumped a bit too! While parrots are adorable, they’re not common enough that you’d just expect to encounter one during your day. So, this would be quite a surprise!
Is Anybody Thirsty?
It’s always a nice gesture when your partner makes sure you have everything you need as they walk through. They just want to make sure you’re all set!
It’s definitely a sweet gesture but also not what was happening here, despite this person’s first thoughts. To be fair, we suppose the dog does need a bit more help acquiring water. Maybe he grabbed her a water on the way back through?
True Romance
There are few people in your life who you can walk up to and ask for a kiss. It just so happens one of those “people” is your pet.
To be fair, if your partner hears the question of whether you can have a kiss, it makes sense that you might think it was for them. Without looking first, this person was fully ready for a quick kiss when their partner passed them right by to kiss the dog.
Hey, Wait a Minute!
There are some sweet phrases that are really kind to hear. However, you might not always be the one showered in that praise.
If there’s one thing this person noticed about their husband, it was that one endearing phrase they learned was always for the dog. Chocolate labs are really pretty and who could pass their pet by without a compliment? Hopefully, he gave another to his wife, too!
Wait, What?
There are some things that will make the whole household happy. Noticing a fast food bag on the counter? That’s a pretty quick way to please people.
This person’s mother was even happier to see the extra food in the bag. Not only was their food, but the poster’s dad had also brought home extras! On the other hand, it seems like everyone learned over time the dog came first.
The Other Way Around
Sometimes, you overhear a pet owner talking to their pet in a way that makes you laugh or, at least, in a way you won’t forget.
This person just wanted to meet the dog but rightfully backed off when the dog expressed their change in mood. It was only as they left that they heard something that made them laugh. Poor Oscar, he’s just a little nervous!
We All Make Mistakes
It’s important to let people and pets know you love them. Everyone wants to know that they’re valued, after all. Plus, a lot of people like doting on their loved ones.
This person isn’t afraid to let their husband know when they’ve misread the situation. At least, that’s what it seems like from this Tweet. At the bare minimum, they’re definitely used to their husband responding when they’re showering the dog with love.
Um, You’re Welcome?
It’s not always pets that catch your eye. You might see animals out and about while you go about your day that you can’t help but admire.
Geese are a particular taste but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve a bit of love as well. This person just wanted to let the goose know that they were appreciated and handsome. It’s not their fault someone else walked by at the same time.
Cookies, Anyone?
Sharing is always a nice thing to do, especially when there are sweet treats involved! This husband wasn’t so sure how sweet the treats would be, though. By his reasoning, he didn’t want to say yes to dog treats.
It was only the long pause that made him notice he was actually the subject of conversation. It’s always good to clarify before moving forward, particularly if you don’t want to miss the chance to enjoy some fresh cookies.
Don’t Talk to Him!
There are some times that you talk to your pet and they unexpectedly respond. Of course, you can actually only understand them so much. Still, it might startle you and it could really confuse a young kid.
We bet neither this parent or their child expected the cat to actually chip into the conversation. Either way, their son wasn’t about to let the cat work against them in this argument.
A Few Differences
When you pay attention to it, a lot of people treat different people in their life a bit differently. It may come down to their relationship or habit. Of course, the dog wasn’t about to get its own water and obviously needed a little help with the task.
However, this person was still a little shocked to see their husband grab them water from the tap but only find the filtered water good enough for their pet.
Solving the Problem
It would make it a lot easier to tell who everyone is talking to if your pets could keep up their end of the conversation. There’s nothing stopping you from making up your own interpretations of your pet’s actions.
In fact, you might even throw on a cute or different voice to make sure everyone knew the difference between “who” was talking. This person wasn’t afraid to put on a silly voice for their dog!
Oh, How Sweet
There are certain things you need to do to start your morning off right. For some, that might mean grabbing a coffee or making some breakfast.
If you live with other people or pets, you might want to greet them too as your day begins. This person thought they were getting a sweet greeting of their own when, in reality, they were talking to another member of the household.
Just a Joke
There are times you get caught talking to your pets that you really didn’t expect to. It can be really awkward!
On the other hand, there are times when you might want people to know that you’re talking to your pets. Who could turn down the chance to use the habit to comedic effect? This person wasn’t about to let the opportunity pass by when they were joking with their wife.
Only Answering One
This one is particularly brutal. After all, most of the ones we’ve looked at so far are people stumbling across a conversation they didn’t expect to walk into.
This time, it was the other human in the house that initiated the conversation. Plus, they clearly expected a response. Yet, their husband wasn’t about to answer both of them. Between the two, it was the dog who won out for the first greeting.
How Kind
There are times you could really just use a kind word. Even someone asking how your day was going in a kind way can help you feel a little more valued. This person’s son was just having one of those days.
He needed a break and his sister was there to offer it. The only problem was she wasn’t actually offering it to him at all. It must have been a bitter moment when she continued past them to the cat!
Clarifying Who You’re Talking To
Visiting your grandparents can be a lot of fun when you’re a kid. For this kid, it was exciting for a chance to see their grandparent’s pets! The round of goodbyes at the end of the day can be a bit bittersweet, though.
When this grandchild started shouting their goodbyes, of course, their grandparents wanted to make sure to reply. Their grandson wasn’t afraid to correct them, though!
Who to Greet First
When you walk into your house and everyone else is already home, it makes sense that you might strike up a conversation as you walk in.
When this person was at home and their boyfriend was just arriving, they were ready to give him a quick “hello” when they came in. When he came in, on the contrary, he was ready to greet their dog but might have skipped one of the greetings.
We All Make Mistakes
There are a lot of times that you shuffle through the names of people in the household before you land on the one you’re looking for. IF you have siblings or pets, you know it might take your parents a minute to get to you.
This person had the opposite problem. They were constantly answering to the cat’s name. It happened so often, their mom started to take it with a bit of sarcasm.
Invitation Only
A movie night is always a great way to spend time together and catch up on some of your favorite shows and movies. You might want to sit together, too.
It makes it easier to share the best snacks during the film. Of course, if there’s a dog in the mix, someone is going to have to give up their set to make sure that they have a good place for movie night as well.
Is That for Me?
At some point, it becomes more common to take care of things like packing a lunch or making breakfast. Still, waking up to breakfast does feel a bit luxurious.
Even as these kids were making their breakfast, there was one family member who never did. Although to be fair, German Shepards are notoriously bad chefs. Yet, not many of them get such a gourmet breakfast each morning.
Giving Thanks
When times get hard, having a solid support system around goes a long ways. Your family, friends, and even pets can offer a lot of support, even if it’s just emotional.
When their mom started to make her Thanksgiving list one holiday, they were all ready to hear their names. Yet, it was the family dog that really got her through, she shared. We’re glad that Sophie was a great pillar of support for this mom, even if the sentiment caught some off guard.
Uh, Good Morning?
There are some things that some people would love to hear every morning. Hearing a “good morning” and that you’re loved isn’t a bad way to go. That’s what this person woke up to — in a way.
They definitely heard both of those phrases, that much is for sure. Are they usually the recipient? In most cases, no, both these phrases were aimed at the loving family pet.
Assessing the Hierarchy
There are times that you just have to wonder why someone said something. This person seems like they realized their mistake right away.
Telling someone you love them is heartwarming but immediately pointing out that you love someone else more usually isn’t the way to go. However, we’re sure there are a lot of people who hold their pets in the top spot in their hearts. Maybe the phrasing and the timing could have used some work, though.
They Know
Being away for a trip isn’t always easy. Even if you have fun while you’re out, you may start to miss the comforts and familiar faces back at home.
At the end of a long trip, this person was really missing the one they loved most. Naturally, they meant their cat — not their husband. It seems like they’re on the same page as their husband, though, so maybe it isn’t too bad.
Just Checking
When you’re feeling down, someone asking if you’re doing alright can mean a lot. It can give you a chance to open up.
Given that this person wasn’t sad, though, it makes sense that they were a bit confused when their husband swooped in wondering what was wrong. However, the “mi amor” wasn’t exactly aimed at them. We have to wonder — why was the dog looking so down just then? Hopefully, they were able to cheer them right up.
Sometimes It’s Material
It isn’t always what you hear your partner say to your pet that stands out. Some of the exchanges you notice are completely non-verbal.
It was a hot day when this person realized something interesting when they assessed the situation. The Spaniel they owned was all set and cool in front of a fan while they were using a makeshift fan. They aren’t quite the same things.
They Need to Know
At some point, you give up on discerning whether the person you live with is talking to you or their pet. It’s just impossible to tell sometimes. This person wasn’t about to play around with guessing anymore.
Instead, they were ready to ask every time they had to wonder. With how much people love to talk to their cats, we’re sure that this would be an often repeated question!
Making Priorities Clear
When you walk into someone’s house, you need to sit down, and their dog is taking up the last chair, what do you do?
Given that they were at their mom’s house, this person felt comfortable asking the dog to move. Apparently, that was the wrong thing to say. Making no mistake about who she was talking to, this mom wasn’t afraid to make sure everyone knew they weren’t embarrassed to put their pet first.
It’s Not Just Animals!
In a similar fashion, it’s not just the pets you have to watch out for. People talk to all sorts of things they encounter throughout the day. Who hasn’t begged a dish to work as they were making dinner?
Well, this person had a friendlier approach. That, compared with a food that almost sounds like a pet name and this person was more than a little confused at what their roommate said.
Which Is It?
After you’ve mistaken the conversation enough times, you might realize that sometimes, the conversation is aimed at the pets rather than you.
On the other hand, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you realize how to recognize who someone was talking to. Oftentimes, it seems nearly impossible anyway. This person definitely couldn’t tell when they heard their husband start to speak. Either way, it’s a pretty sweet scene.
A Little Confusion
It seemed that this person’s mom was constantly getting things confused when it came to who was talking to the cats versus who was talking to her.
If they go to talk to their cats, their mom is wondering what they missed. On the flip side, if they talk to her, that’s when she tends to assume they’re talking to the cats. It could make conversations a bit confusing!
