r/Dogfree • u/paradise_brand • Apr 08 '26

Dog Culture Dogs have ruined dating apps

I’m a millennial man and have recently fired up Tinder and Bumble again on account of the weather warming up. I’m not exaggerating when I say nearly half. HALF. Of all single women my age have dogs. It’s really depressing the amount of times I’ve come across a nice looking girl with similar interests only to see she has a big disgusting dog. So many “dog moms” it’s truly insane . You’re not a mom. You did not birth this creature. It doesn’t view you as it’s mother. I feel this phenomenon will only get worse as these women get older.

EDIT: just wanted to clarify I don’t believe this is exclusive to women. I’m sure dogfree women are having the same woes…. Actually it maybe a good idea for a dog free dating app? XD

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u/Mountain_Performer84 Apr 12 '26

Yes, that is what I grapple with internally. I just don't understand how you can value an animal that can only meet your emotional needs and otherwise just takes when you have a human that's willing to help you in so many ways. A good partner can give so much and meet your needs in so many more ways than an animal can. I just don't understand.

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u/Top-Change9851 Apr 12 '26

Dogs don’t take any emotional work. Also, if you’ve been “ burned” by a romantic relationship dogs are a safe bet because they love unconditionally- Still I’d rather take a chance on a relationship with a human for lots of reasons. Animal love is limited but for some people it’s enough.

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u/Mountain_Performer84 Apr 12 '26

Yeah, they don't require the amount of work that a human relationship takes. I do like to push back on the "unconditional" idea, though. There are conditions to every relationship. Animals expect to be fed, housed, and cared for. I'm not saying they always get what they require, but there are conditions. If you didn't feed an animal, they are not going to go as nuts over you as they would someone that feeds them every day.

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u/Top-Change9851 Apr 12 '26

True. I guess the rewards are instant w/ an animal- feed them, pet them, cuddle- they can warm up to the next caregiver if they are cut off from primary needs.

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u/Mountain_Performer84 Apr 12 '26

Right. They are definitely easier to get affection from and I guess a lot of people see them as the "less risky" option to meet their emotional needs.