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Why getting a pet can be stressful  – pets and your attachment style

Why getting a pet can be stressful – pets and your attachment style

by Rachel | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorised, Relationships

It’s generally pretty well known that having a child can bring up buried mental health and attachment issues, but far less has been said about how getting a pet can do the same. Obviously, having a pet is different to having a child, but there are some crossovers in...

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