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Photo by beytlik on Pexels One evening after work, I walked through the city feeling drained. The noise, the rush, the endless thoughts — it all felt heavy. Then I saw him. An old man on a park bench, gently smiling, tossing crumbs to a group of pigeons. He wasn’t rushing. He wasn’t anxious. He was just... there. “I don’t worry about what I’ve lost,” he said. “Those things go anyway. I just enjoy now—because we’ll never be this young again.” That short conversation hit me harder than a motivational video ever could. In a city full of people chasing time, this man had already found peace. He reminded me that maybe happiness isn’t about fixing everything — it’s about noticing what’s already good. Why Can’t We Pause, Too? We're all constantly moving — from work to home, from notification to notification. But what if, just once a day, we paused? No phone. No worry. Just a deep breath. A look at the sky. A smile at something ordinary. Simple...
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Does Your Dog Love You? Here’s How I Knew Mine Did

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Does Your Dog Love You? Here’s How I Knew Mine Did

Excited dog greeting a person
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When I came back home from university, something beautiful happened.

I was tired from the long journey, dragging my bags through the front gate, when suddenly I heard rapid footsteps and the sound of nails tapping on concrete. Before I could even look up properly, there he was — tail wagging so hard it looked like a blur, ears perked, tongue out, and eyes full of joy.

It wasn’t even my dog. He belonged to my neighbor.

"But the way he ran to me, jumped up slightly, and circled around in excitement — it felt like I had just reunited with an old friend."

❤️ Dogs Don’t Fake Joy

Dogs don’t pretend. If they’re excited to see you, that’s real. If they’re wagging their tail, licking your face, and following you around, it means they genuinely enjoy your presence.

🐶 How to Know if a Dog Loves You

  • Excited greetings (tail wagging, jumping, barking with joy)
  • Following you around, even without food
  • Sleeping near you or resting their head on you
  • Bringing you toys — even chewed up ones!
  • Making eye contact and reacting to your voice

🧠 What Science Says

According to research, dogs release oxytocin — the “love hormone” — when they interact with their favorite humans. It’s the same hormone that helps mothers bond with babies. So yes, there’s actual biology behind their affection.

Dog bonding with human showing oxytocin effect
Photo by ZigmarsBerzins on Pixabay

💬 My Thoughts?

I believe dogs do love us. Not in the same way humans do — but in their own pure, honest way.

That moment with my neighbor’s dog reminded me that love doesn’t need ownership. It just needs time, kindness, and a few shared moments.

What about you?

Has your dog shown signs of love? Or do you think it’s all about food? Share your story in the comments below! 🐾

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