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Times Pets
Times Pets
Aradhana Jha

Why People Talk to Their Pets Like Humans; the Psychology Behind It

There are a number of pet owners out there who have been known to engage in full-fledged conversations with their pets, whether it is their dog, their cat, or even their bird. Whether it is talking to the dog about their terrible day at the office or asking the cat why it knocked over that object on the table, talking to pets as if they are human beings is quite common. Although it is quite funny to watch, according to psychologists, it is actually a way to get insight into the human mind and the way it functions in terms of emotions, relationships, etc.

A natural way to express emotion

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