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My boyfriend isn't crazy about us having pets but ....
Hello! We have been away because things in life where becoming a little hectic but everything is well and i am back.
I still have Betsy but i have a problem . The person i am dating told me that they loved animals but now that its been months it seems like they weren't truthful? They do no treat my dog bad they treat her good and even occasionally buy her treats and toys . But they do complain about things like finding a dog sitter when we are going out of town or complain about her shedding things like these. It has gotten to the point where they have even jokingly suggested i get rid of my dog . I don't feel like it was a 100% a joke. I confronted him about it and he says he doesn't have anything against my dog its just hard to do certain things because of her. I don't know guys right now i am upset and wondering if this will cause issues down the road because i have recently decided to adopt a cat id like to add a second pet to my home . Again they don't treat my pet bad its just ... the occasional complaining i cant take am i wrong for feeling like i got lied to when they said they "love animals" or are a "pet person."
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I think kim is giving a good suggestion sit down with him and speak to him about the situation and see where it goes. I wouldn't say he lied about being a pet lover there are loads of people who love pets but mostly because they aren't the ones that have to deal with them if that makes sense, Like right here he likes your dog he gifts her things but i am assuming he visits yall so he isn't dealing with her 24/7.
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My advice would be to have an open and honest conversation with your partner about this. Explain how their comments and behavior make you feel, and see if you can reach a mutual understanding. It's important that you both are on the same page about pets, as this could be a significant issue in your relationship long-term, especially if you want to add a cat as well. Be true to your own needs and don't feel pressured to compromise on your pets if it's a dealbreaker for you. Ultimately, you need to decide if this is a compatibility issue you can work through or not.
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Hiya! Being a pet owner, I'd like to think that our pets are a package deal when it comes to relationships. You don't just throw away your companion because your partner says so. I read this and didn't see any specific reason as to why he's saying to give your dog away? Other than finding a pet sitter which in that case you guy's always have options if no one is willing to watch her you have: boarding and pet sitting apps like wagg for example. At least I think it gives the option to find pet sitters I am not so sure it's been so long since I've looked on that app. If my partner told me to get rid of any of my pet's joke or not, I would correct it and let them know it might be a joke to them but just to clear the air it wouldn't be a answer on what to do if we do not have a pet sitter for whatever reason.
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