If your partner gave you an ultimatum of either them or the dog, which would you choose? A man has revealed how he’s about to take the decision out of his girlfriend’s hands
Even though it might sound horrifying to dog lovers, some people just don’t like them. And while there are those who believe that the world is divided into two different types of people: those who like dogs and psychopaths, it’s obviously not as black and white as that in reality.
A man who is not a fan of canines has revealed how he felt forced to break up with his girlfriend after she brought one home. Sharing the incident on social media, the 25-year-old wrote: “Me and my girlfriend have been together for over a year, and we generally have a great relationship. She’s funny and kind.
“However, yesterday, when I got home, there was a Golden Retriever in our house. When I asked my girlfriend whose dog it was, she smiled and said, ‘Ours’. I wasn’t sure if she was joking or being serious, so I kept asking whose dog it was.
“She kept smiling and saying, ‘Ours’ and then proceeded to say the dog’s name (I don’t really remember what she said her name was since a lot was going through my mind). She even told the dog to say ‘hi dad’. I told her that she couldn’t be serious right now, and she replied, ‘Why?’ with a big smile. I didn’t say anything else and just left the house and went to a hotel.”
The man explained that at the beginning of their relationship, he had told her explicitly that he didn’t like dogs, to the point where he didn’t even like being in the same room as one.
He went on: “Even when I see one in public, I put a good distance between me and the person walking the dog. I told her if she ever wanted a pet, she would have to get a cat or something else that is not a dog.
“While at the hotel, my girlfriend called me a couple of times, but I didn’t answer. Then she texted me, saying that I was overreacting and that my fear of dogs was ridiculous. She said I should at least give it a try and live with a dog for a while, and that she and the dog would help me overcome my fear.
“But I never asked to overcome it, and honestly, it never bothered me as long as there were no dogs in my house. I never got bothered by one in public because I always put a good distance between me and dogs. I have never even petted a dog before and never will.
“I ignored her messages and just went to sleep, as I wanted to decide what to do when my head was clearer. I don’t want to be the guy who says it’s either me or the dog. She clearly likes dogs, and I don’t, so I was thinking of just breaking up with her, even though she has been amazing throughout the year.”
Looking for advice on whether he would be justified in ending the relationship, it wasn’t long before people began to weigh in with their comments. One person replied: “Not the a**hole. I’m a dog lover, but if my husband said that he absolutely was terrified of dogs I wouldn’t bring one home. It’s not even about the dog at this point, it’s the fact that she completely disregarded your feelings/boundaries and basically expects you to suck it up.”
And someone else agreed, adding: “It doesn’t matter if they are both dog lovers. They both need to decide and talk about getting any pet. Your girlfriend is not a partner. She doesn’t seem to understand that on big decisions. I think it’s fair to say it’s the dog or me.”
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