Don't feel bad... Not all of us can afford to be with our dogs 24/7. They love us as long we put effort and try to spend quality time with them as often as we can. I work FT too, I try to play with Pepper in the morning before I leave for work and at night, it's an hour walk, and playtime too. I watch TV sitting on the floor and playing with him, and on the weekends, I try to do something special like long walks in the park etc. I have a husband who wants attention as well, and it can get a little tricky sometimes but as long as we mean well and try, it makes up for it