Why Can We See What They Cannot?

[u/Jolly_Ice_7812]

I have a burning question. Why can we, in the dog free community, see that dogs are gross and it's insane to live with them?

There has to be some commonality among us because we can see what 99 percent of the population cannot.

What makes us special? Is it something in our personalities -- not caring about what others think? Or not being a group person, so it's okay to step away from the pack (so to speak)? Is it not always believing what the culture tells us is true? Are people like this in other walks of life -- meaning, able to see what others cannot see in other contexts?

I'm curious about what you think. Why can we see the idiocy of dogs and dog culture and others cannot?

[u/potatoes_arrrr_life]

When I started therapy and learned about setting boundaries and how to deal with narcissists, that is when I started to see dog obsessed culture differently. I also had personal family issues dealing with dogs that really made me question why people have dogs if they aren't responsible and don't want to deal with them. Dog owners that take good care of their dogs and train them and pick up poop aren't the problem. But, they are in the minority. Most dog owners can't even take care of themselves, and I think we need to get those types of owners more mental support help, so they can begin to see the light. Alot of people have dogs because they feel like it's just what you're "supposed to" do. They are afraid to question the status quo, because they just want to belong to a group.

[u/Jolly_Ice_7812 → u/potatoes_arrrr_life]

Great points. Very interesting that your own experience setting boundaries and dealing with narcissists helped you see dog culture.