We have a dog too @frog. It's actually my daughter's but I take most of the responsibility - vet bills, food, exercise, grooming etc. She has been my saving grace and my companion in this lonely existence I now have. I hardly see my daughter even though she lives with me. She doesn't take any interest in what I do and sometimes I wonder whether she blames me for the way some of the things turned out. She still has a very much teenage sort of brain even though she is in her early twenties. We see each other across from the dinner table maybe three times a week at most. Then she is holed up in her room, at work or hanging out with her boyfriend and other friends.
She probably sees my existence as pretty miserable. She has been through a lot. Now and then I try to find something that may interest the both of us and organise an outing whether it be a dinner or event.
I don't want to sound condescending by saying that at least you do have a roof over your head. I try to think of the positives in my life and know that many have it a lot worse.
I love the round ball game too. My son has been playing for 16 years now and I still go to watch his matches. I set the alarm to catch the EPL games. World Cup - love it. Maybe we can talk football.
I'll tag you to my thread. Hopefully it doesn't depress you.
