>>18155464It's hard to explain. Parasocial? No, but would I be lying if I said hearing her voice, her giggles and seeing her happy and satisfied didn't put a smile on my face and melt this cold heart. I identify with the dog on a very personal level; I think we're quite alike in certain ways and I'd also be lying if I didn't enjoy the occasional delusion about being with her.
But I indulge in this knowing full well that there is, both literally and figuratively, a world of distance between us. To be honest, I would probably be quite ecstatic to know she's in a happy, fulfilling relationship, because I genuinely wish for her happiness. A little jealous, sure, but if she's happy then so am I.
