To ease loneliness, it’s not necessarily people you need, but meaningful bonds with pets like dogs or cats. If you feel emotionally isolated even when spending time with others, you can feel lonelier than when you’re alone. Conversely, petting a companion animal increases hormones like oxytocin, which boost your mood and reduce stress, in much the same way as intimate contact with friends or loved ones.

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The bond with a pet is built on absolute trust and love. When you make eye contact with your pet, the love hormone oxytocin is instantly released. The moment you decide to help someone, the happiness hormone serotonin is released. Neurotransmitters or hormones in your body are released as you think accordingly. When relationships with people become overwhelming, forming a meaningful bond with a pet can be an unparalleled blessing that eases loneliness.