You love your guy, you love your pet and they love you too. You want everyone to be one happy family. But what happens if the (kind, sensitive) man doesn’t want to live with the (cute, snuggly) beast? What then?
I am an animal lover, no mistake about that. Cats, dogs and a rabbit named Richard have all been a part of my life at one time or another. I feel strongly that my life would not be complete without a furry “human.”
Fortunately my husband is a pet lover too, although standing in the rain with a puppy who has “to go” at 2:00 AM is not his idea of fun! But we compromise by taking turns.
If you are an animal lover, you usually have a relationship with a person who feels the same way. Occasionally, however, opposites attract and you meet someone who is not an “animal person.” They would never be cruel to any animal, they just prefer that their home not by shared be any creature with fur or feathers.
It is hard to change anyone’s mind about having or not having a pet. Some feelings are ingrained from childhood. If your parents felt that pets messed up a house, then chances are good you’ll carry that idea with you into adulthood.
Bringing a pet into your home is similar in many ways to having a child. Both partners must agree to having one, sharing the care and expenses.
A good bit of advice is that if pets are an important part of your life, it might be best to be with someone who shares your “animal love.”
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