Too many people have decided to have a dog than a baby. Self Centered? lol
It’s not that as I have a boy who lives with his mother (divorced).
Dogs are much less maintenance that kids.
Some people understand their limits and are prudent in what they can reasonably handle.
Kids and Wives can be really tough and it really takes a ton of energy to make a family work these days.
I know I simply couldn’t keep up and simply burned out.