Sure, we've all used our 15-minute breaks Googling playful puppies, but our love for man's best friend goes beyond perusing the web. Our love returns home to a patient pup awaiting our warm embrace in exchange for valuable wet kisses.

1. You've given up on Windexing your windows.

And you've artfully explained to others that it's just your dog's "nose art."

2. The dog hair that lines your clothes is not a big deal.

3. You can't help but offer an apology to the mailman every day after a barking bout ensues.

4. You have a scripted answer when people ask what your dog's name, breed, and age are.

5. You celebrate two anniversaries: birthdays and "gotcha" days.

6. Vacations and business trips are planned around your pup.

7. You've learned to stash a little cash away for those costly unexpected trips to the vet.

8. You can't resist stopping by the pet store to grab a goodie for your dog on the way home.

9. Your top priority in amenities for a potential apartment is if it's deemed "pet friendly."

10. You often explore hashtags with your dog's breed to see if you spot a look-alike.

11. You can't remember the last time you had a happy hour after work instead of coming straight home to your pup.

12. The dog park is like your "Cheers."

13. You've accepted the fact that your dog's haircut will cost more than your own.

14. You know your meal will inevitably be shared.

15. You can't imagine loving anything or anyone more.