i can understand that. but since it's just me and my mum [my dad died when i was 9 from a heart attack] i talk to my dogs. i think animals can sense emotions, and they always comfort me. try, as you talk to them, ask them questions invoving your conversation when you see them zone out, so they may stay more on their toes.
try, as you talk to them, ask them questions invoving your conversation when you see them zone out, so they may stay more on their toes.