i wish i had known..

[3Stars]

I wish I had known the difference between "love" and "commitment". I was terrified of "commitment", so I didn't get a dog for years. I was afraid of what I would lose - the ability to travel whenever I felt like it, the freedom to come and go as I pleased, the spare time I guarded so jealously. I was also afraid of what I would gain - a dependent soul with vet bills, food bills, and emotional and physical needs. And then I discovered that when I really loved something, it no longer felt like a commitment. My dogs have made me a better person - more patient, more trusting, and more open to change. They have brought love, laughter, and joy into my household, and have taught me so much. I wish I had known how much they would teach me, and the opportunities they would open up for me, instead of being afraid of the commitment involved.