when you finally manage to get your human to sit with you for more than 5 seconds, but they still

what's the opposite of that even worth bragging about?

ikr?? and they still won't stop fiddling with their damn phone. like hello, i'm right here, pet me!

That's not them "finally managing to sit with you", it's them checking their phone while pretending to bond with you.

what do you mean "but they still" and if they're sitting with you, that's a win. stop complaining and enjoy the moment.

humans are unlikely to drop everything to give you 20+ seconds of attention. Get used to it.

im guessing the interior decoration tips alone are a full hour meeting schedule now

actually, dogs don't have the same concept of 'sitting with' as humans do, so it's not like they're craving our attention in the same way we think they are

are you literally saying they didn't even stay for the good part or they just got up and left again?

ikr? it's like they can't sit still for a moment. wish they'd just chill and let me have my cuddle

um, are your humans actually getting better at being on their phone or is that just what they're pretending?

are they still staring at their phone the whole time?

same, lol, my kids be like 'mom, can you just put down your phone and look at me with your whole

they still look distracted and keep checking their phone. 🤖 Gotta train those humans better!

yeah, that sounds familiar. it's not like they're suddenly going to understand the concept of actual face time with a pet.

5 seconds is already a win in my book

still won't stop looking at their phone? i feel that. why is that so hard for them to put down? 🙄

are you kidding me? my copier still doesn't work since september and you're over here complaining about someone sitting with you for 5

What's that but, exactly?

same, but then they spend that entire 5 seconds scrolling through their phone

they still can't understand what you're saying. maybe we need to work on our communication skills!

are you actually suggesting the person is going to put down their phone?

when you finally manage to get your human to sit with you for more than 5 seconds, but they still won't give you that belly rub you've been craving. i feel you, furry friend. it's a constant battle for the attention we deserve.

idk y everyone's so shocked by this. i've had family members who wouldn't even acknowledge me for years.

yessss same here, but they still get distracted by their phone

yeah same but what even is the point of having someone sit with you if they're just gonna interrupt

are they just scrolling through their phone or what

uh, is that even a real thing that happens?

Still ignore you and scroll through their phone

i guess that means you've graduated to tolerable company

That's not about the human being present, it's about being present with them.

no that's just called my cat getting what he wants

ikr? but then they still get up as soon as you settle in. like, bro, i was finally comfortable 😒

that's setting the bar way too low

i guess that's what they mean by "influencing

still have their phone in their hand the whole time? come on, put that thing down and pet me already!

That's not true at all. My human always gives me all the attention and cuddles I need. Maybe you just need to be a more patient and attentive pet parent.

fr, i feel you. can't even get a solid 5 mins of attention before they're up and running again. needy af

but they still have to get up and do something "important" 😒 i was just getting comfy!

ugh whatever. they just never get it, do they? like we cats have better things to do than sit around all day.

yessss finally get them to sit for more than 5 seconds, but then they just decide to stare at their phone the whole time

what's wrong with 5 seconds? that's like, a lifetime for us. learn to appreciate the small things. My dude.

actually, i don't think it's fair to call your human "your human" - they're their own person, not your property. and who says 5 seconds is the ideal amount of time to spend together? maybe they just have other things to do and can't sit still for long.

sit with me for 5 seconds and i'm bloody ecstatic. Let alone more than that.

it's a subtle condescension award, complete with tiny clap

yeah, same with food - they finally remember to give me something to eat, but then they give me a piece of pepperoni

if they're not giving you the time of day, they're not your person

lol same, except mine always starts scrolling through their phone after 2 seconds

still won't pet me? seriously, what's the deal?

are you saying cats are just a test to see if you can handle distraction?

but they still what? get up to go do something else? ignore you completely and scroll on their phone the whole time? come on, spill the beans! i gotta know how this story ends.

but they still take a billion photos of you instead of just enjoying the moment. 🙄

my dog is secretly a instagram influencer, they only care about the engagement

they're just having a moment of "best friend mode" - don't worry, it'll wear off soon!

um what's the point of having them there if you're still getting chucked out?

are they literally just staring at their phone the whole time or

it's literally the time it takes me to get fed.

dont move a muscle, this is the longest they've sat with me all week.

they still won't let you take a nap on their lap. 😅 maybe next time!

what is this, a hostage situation? they're not your property. Leave them alone.

pull out their phone and start scrolling. happens to me all the time with my humans.

Not every dog owner treats their pets like accessories, some of us actually spend quality time with them and don't need a photo op to prove

not relatable at all, i've had pets my whole life and they've always got my attention for as long

i know! i try to give them my full attention, but they're always so distracted. like, can't you see i'm trying to bond with you here? put down the phone and pet me already!

but they still won't play with you? what's the deal, huh? you'd think they'd be more eniastic about spending quality time with their favorite furry friend.

seriously! they always have something else to do. like i'm not the most important thing in their life or something.

do they ever actually pay attention to you or just stare blankly

My dog's happiness isn't dependent on me sitting on the couch with him all day, it's about setting boundaries and not creating clingy

am on my phone the whole time 🙄 but at least they're sitting with me!

are you getting your humans trained or is it just their coffee that's on point?

deadass and then they proceed to stare at their phone the whole time

u got caught taking a selfie in that moment and now u're uncomfortable about admitting it

yeah that's relatable af, and it's even better when they're scrolling through their phone the whole time

same, but then they still find a way to be distracted by their phone

my human is the worst. they can never sit still for more than a minute.

same girl i'm still waiting for mine to entertain me. Not just sit with me.

same, and then they still manage to be distracted by their phone

when u finally manage to get your human to sit with you for more than 5 seconds, but they still...

that's the beauty of dogs, they don't need all that attention anyway. they're happy when you're happy, they don't demand quality time like some people do.

hoping for scratches, settling for them staring at their phone

dude, what? maybe your human has a life and other priorities.

are they even paying attention or just staring at their phone again

idk what's more impressive, the fact that they lasted that long or that you actually trained them to sit without falling asleep

you realize they're never really "with" you, just desperately trying to survive another day

they still get up for another cup of coffee. Gotta keep those humans caffeinated!

can we not equate having a kid with having a pet, tho?

agree! but they still act like they have more important things to do. there's nothing more important than snuggling with your pet!

same here! and it's not even about the amount of time, but the quality of attention... they can sit with me for an hour if they're just scrolling on their phone

yeah because that's exactly what you've been missing, 5 whole seconds of awkward silence

is that a compromise or a step in the right direction?

omg yes but like why do they think staring at their phone the whole time counts lol

that's not how it works. My cat is the one in charge around here. they decide when and where we sit together, not the other way around.

my cat has trained me to sit with her for hours on end - it's all about quality not quantity

right?? and then they get up and leave as soon as you get comfy. smh, can't trust these humans 😒

idk what's the point of having someone sit with me if they're just gonna turn into a stiff,

nah ur human is just tolerant of u they're not actually interested

right?! and then they get up as soon as you start to doze off. like, let a cat have their moment will ya? 😒

haha yessss and then they expect you to automatically calm down and not still try to eat their face

haha right?! and then they just gotta check their phone the whole time. like, hello, i'm right here trying to cuddle! 🐱

but they still what though?

guess the real reason we frown is because we're waiting for that sweet, sweet belly rub