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My nowhere-near-expert conclusion after reading this thread is that wanting a 'cuddle buddy' is a way of saying that you do want a relationship but you want to take it very slow because you are uncomfortable with physical and emotional intimacy at this point. Nothing wrong with that, but you will probably get what you want faster if you search for like minded individuals rather than a 'cuddle buddy'.
That being said, you should try to be really honest with yourself as to what you want. To some extent relationships are about satisfying mutual needs (sounds dirty when I put it like that) yet the power of suggestion is very strong. If you tell yourself that all you want is cuddling, you will start to believe that you don't want anything else but no amount of cuddling will leave you fulfilled.
Something similar but reversed happened to me in my early twenties. I had a painful breakup caused by going off to different continents to pursue careers and I sorta moped around for a few months. My friends told me I just needed to get laid a few times and I would be 'cured'. For a while, that worked, and I even convinced myself that was what I wanted but honestly that had nothing to do with what I was missing. Ultimately, it just took a few more months for me to get over my old relationship and start looking for new ones.
Ewww indeed. Too slobbery. Standard poodle is best bet. Doesn't slobber and doesn't shed either.
Yeah it looks like this lady had the same idea as you. Not a bad choice I must say however I still prefer a big cuddly Mastiff, although they tend to be a bit LARGE.
But they do smile a lot!
Of course I am only referring to being used for cuddles -bestiality - EWW.
The Tibetan Mastiff is one of the dogs I wish I had. I go crazy when they are in a tv dog show, and until I just looked them up I didn't know they came with ginger hair like me. He could certainly look as if he was part of them family. I have a Cocker Spaniel and a Pom Poo which are both great cuddlers just not very big. My husband is afraid of big dogs is why I couldn't get a Mastiff or a Great Pyrenees.
Personally I think the OP just needs a big lovable dog to cuddle. Another good one would be one of these Great Pyrenees, they're very sweet and lovable and HUGE. The only problem is he is French so he barks with a French accent which might be hard to understand at first.
...The only problem is he is French so he barks with a French accent which might be hard to understand at first.
I know that feeling. My felines are all "island cats" and I understand their Caribbean accents with no problem. However, one of them is of Siamese descent and, although island-born, lapses into that Asian sing-songy routine frequently. She's also my main cuddle buddy - and snores.
I know that feeling. My felines are all "island cats" and I understand their Caribbean accents with no problem. However, one of them is of Siamese descent and, although island-born, lapses into that Asian sing-songy routine frequently. She's also my main cuddle buddy - and snores.
Some cats make great cuddlers too but yeah, though I love a Caribbean accent it does take some getting used to understand. he he A Jamaican purr can be music to the ears.
An American Cocker Spaniel has both an English and Spanish mix in it, but I prefer to call mine Senorita or call her my Little Latina. My Pom Poo is French/German so his bark is really messed up. har har
If I was the OP I'd certainly consider getting a pet, either a dog, cat or even a Guinea Pig if she lacks room or is not home very often. I don't care to crate a dog all day myself but I know others do. Pets give so much love and are so cuddly that it should curb her need for a male cuddle buddy most of the time if not always.
I would not recommend a rabbit though, even if she has a place for a hutch. They tend to poop when you hold them. I tried having a rabbit once, cute as can be, but oh they are messy and will chew almost anything, though luckily, rarely your hand or fingers.
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