I am a male and we are conditioned in my country that we should not be hugging stuffed animals when we are grown. Part of the macho, tough-guy culture that does so much damage, IMO.

I don't have a pet currently. My ex or whatever she is (???) took the dog. Not sure if I can manage one on my own, as I do get psychotic and that could make dog care tough. Could also help, though, so...

Anyway, I have thought about a stuffed animal because of this and because I struggle so. There is no embarrassment issue because no one comes here. I do get asked out by women with some degree of regularity (absolutely no idea why), but I always have said no. I don't know if I'll ever be ready and I am not interested in casual sex, which a surprising number of women are interested in. I never knew.

So anyway, I thought maybe an Eeyore might be good. He's my favorite and he's a lot like me in some ways, esp. when I am in my down pole. I think Eeyore has BP1 or 2 and spends all his time in the down region. So, I might ask for one for Christmas. I think my 11 year-old daughter might like that.