Originally Posted by Willravel

At first I had the same response as most here, but thinking about it I'm not 100% sure. People are complex animals. I've dated a women who broke up with me because she misunderstood something I said in passing over the phone. While this doesn't describe my current SO, I could imagine that the stress of being on a deserted island could drive a wedge between two people.

Jack, my beagle, loves me unconditionally. I treat him well, but even if I didn't he would be loyal to the bitter end. Under no imaginable circumstances, besides death, would Jack ever abandon me. There's no spite and no chance of miscommunication. Not only that, but beagles have an uncanny sense of smell. Jack is a direct descendant of skilled hunting dogs, and has all the abilities necessary to locate food built into his genome via breeding. While I've not raised Jack to hunt, I believe that in the right situation he could aid in the location of small game. That skill would be invaluable.

Honestly, I don't necessarily see it as as simple "Oh, well I love my SO more" kinda thing. Am I being too pragmatic?