A lot of people kiss their pets or non-human animals in general. I find that very weird. I understand that it is a sign of affection but it seems so off. One reason is that I doubt whether animals really understand this. Also it seems to be on a level of intimacy to me that I find weird sharing with a pet. Not necessarily romantically or sexually (that would be even more weird and wrong and probably illegal). But it is still “more”. I am not sure whether I can really explain why exactly I find that weird.

Anyway, what is something that is weird to you but not to most other people?

  • Chozo@fedia.io
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    5 days ago

    One reason is that I doubt whether animals really understand this.

    Cats and dogs (as well as lots of other animals often kept as pets) both tend to lick at those they feel affection toward. Grooming behaviors from animals are typically signs of trust, affection, or shows that they look after you and are trying to protect you.

    I figure that most pets very much understand what getting kissed by their human means.

    • DreamButt@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      5 days ago

      Evolving cross species social skills is a positive survival trait. It’s not only easy to show that pets understand a lot of what we do but has been deeply studied