They don’t talk.
They don’t text.
They don’t overthink or hold grudges.
And still—
they teach us more about love than most people ever do.
Our pets know presence.
They don’t rush the moment.
They don’t care if you said the right thing or answered the email.
They just care that you’re there.
And that’s the lesson.
In a world obsessed with performance and polish,
they remind us that connection doesn’t need conditions.
They forgive fast.
They rest when they’re tired.
They play for no reason.
They eat with joy.
They love without strategy.
And maybe that’s the real lesson in social wellness:
You don’t need to impress everyone.
You just need to be a safe place for the right ones.
The ones who wag their tail when you come home.
The ones who sit close when you’re sad.
The ones who never ask you to be more than you already are.
Sometimes I wonder—
If I gave people the grace I give my dog,
how much softer would my world be?
Not every connection needs words.
Some just need presence, patience, and warmth.
That’s the Cushy way.