You probably already know a pet is an important addition to the newly weds house. What you may not know is just how much your pet can contribute to a perfect relationship. Here are just a few of the ways they make their contribution.

First, should you or your wife have come from a background of abuse you may well find it hard to touch and embrace another human being.

My wife and I whilst caring for a homeless young man, who had been abused, had a lot of trouble hugging him until we one day went for a walk and brought home a stray cat.

He immediately warmed to Satchy. Picked her up and cradled her in his arms.

We had plenty of hugs in our household from that day on.

Every marriage can benefit from the extra hugs that come from having a pet in the home.

Second, the tricks that pets play, like chasing a ball of wool, or hurling a rubber bone, brings laughter to the relationship. After all we know the importance of the verse "a merry heart does good like a medicine".

It lightens the heaviest burden and helps us to get our focus off our challenges. And have a good belly laugh.

Third, for those of us who are uncomfortable with talking to ourselves in times of crisis your pets can come to the rescue. They are amongst the best listeners in the land.

Just watch the way they respond supportively when you unburden yourself to them.

You can get great benefits from Marriage-Makeover-Part-5-The Perfect Relationship as soon as you allow a pet to join your marriage partnership in life.

Copyright 2006 Kenneth Little