Do you talk to your pet more than your partner? Well, new research by MORE TH>N Pet Insurance has shown that you are not alone, with the majority of us pet owners admitting to sharing our deepest darkest secrets with our furry friends.

But they say a problem shared is a problem halved, so no matter what you're talking to - be it plant, dog, hamster, snail, parrot - it's healthy to unburden.