“Well, there’s this girl I like, and she’s supersmart. I want to impress her, so I’ve been trying not to talk like I’m still a teenager.”
I raise an eyebrow. “Aren’t you, though?”
“I’ll be twenty next month. That’s close enough.”
“You make me feel old, Jackson.”
“Well, I have little life experience compared to you, but I think you should at least talk to Laney. She seems able to make up her own mind. Let her tell you what she thinks.”
I nod, giving him a small grin.
“But don’t do it over text. That’s usually the worst way to communicate, I’ve found.”
We’re quiet for a moment as I let his words marinate in my brain. “Thanks, Jackson. Good luck with your girl.”
He laughs and stands up. “Good luck with yours.”
FUR-EVER HOMES FORUM
FORUM THREAD: IS MY DOG JUST … WEIRD?
@NicoleandCocoa25:
My dog, Cocoa, has recently decided the hallway outside my apartment is extremely important. Any time my door opens, he tries to dart out. He’s fascinated by every corner, shoe rack, and door mat. Is this normal apartment-dog behavior, or is he just being dramatic?
@leashlogic:
How old is Cocoa? Shared hallways are basically a greatest-hitsalbum of smells.
@NicoleandCocoa25:
He’s almost four. And yes, “greatest hits” feels accurate. He moves with purpose.
@goatlover24:
Totally normal. Dogs are nosy by nature, and communal spaces are full of information.
@oopsallpaws:
My dog treats our hallway like a red carpet. Very confident. No rush.
@vetvibes:
Vet tech here. This sounds like excitement and curiosity, not bad behavior. Try practicing calm exits and rewarding him for staying close to you when the door opens.
@NicoleandCocoa25:
That makes sense. It’s less chaos and more … intense enthusiasm.
@leashlogic:
Dogs really do think hallways are public forums.
@hallwayhorrors:
The neighborhood newsletter, but with smells.
@goatlover24:
