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September 30, 2025Human-Animal InteractionsOpen Access

Three’s company? Examining the association between dog ownership and intimacy, jealousy, and satisfaction in romantic couples

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LKLori R. KoganLWLinzi Williamson

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey reveals dog ownership affects intimacy and satisfaction in romantic partnerships, suggesting communication is key.

Key Points

  • Approximately 69% of participants noted positive relationship impacts from dog ownership, yet challenges persist.
  • About 30-35% of participants reported that dog care often diverted time away from their partner, impacting satisfaction.
  • Regression analyses showed that higher jealousy levels and lower agreement on dog decisions correlated with decreased relationship satisfaction.
  • Findings indicate that supportive communication and equitable task distribution are crucial for balancing dog care and relationship dynamics.

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Kogan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dc26218a7d58c25ebb2ca5https://doi.org/10.1079/hai.2025.0041
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