Hi, Peeps757, and welcome to Psych Central! Sounds like you found each other and are giving each other what you need. I have found that pets have really helped me emotionally, too. I had my cat to talk to when I was growing up, and he was a lifesaver. And most recently I was beginning to suffer from the "empty nest syndrome" and a kitten was brought into my life. Of course he doesn't take the place of a child, but I treat him like he is my baby! And he helps to fill that void.