I had my dog for about 3 years before I met my boyfriend. He knew I had a dog before he moved in...we been together for 7 months. Recently my dog ate rat poison and he helped the dog throw it up. A couple of days later when he was getting out of the car, he almost twisted his ankle because we was rushing and the car was slightly moving. (Yeah I know, I should of pulled over) But when I mention that I wanted to make sure that my dog was ok by taking her to the vet, he got all upset and said that I care more about the dog than him and we got into this heated agrument and now we're like in limbo bearly speaking to each other. This isn't the first time he mention that I care more about my dog than him. Is it me? I try to balance my boyfriend and the dog, but this isn't good enough for him. What should I do?
2006-11-10 08:40:36 · 12 answers · asked by bitterly_sweetness 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My hubby says the same thing all the time. But ya know...that's too darn bad! My dog has been around a heck of alot longer than my hubby has.
Your b/f should respect the fact that you love your dog, if he can't then maybe he isn't the right one for you. B/f's come and go, your dog will be with you forever.
And I've almost run my hubby over several times with the car. He just laughs about it.
2006-11-10 08:55:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's just say the answere to that question you allready know. YES. He is jealous. Amazingly a lot of women and men are and thet has been said to my brother by his wife. She never has pets inside. my brother had his poodle from previous marriage and our family all have animals. She said that to him once and she also asked if he had to choose wh would it be and He told her she really didn't want to go there. I kow it is sad bnut true. They have other problems too. They married too quickly. But, you need to ask the question to yourself, am I willing to put up with this. If they are that insecure, neesy , jealous and possibly a little controlling can be put in there, are they the person for you? I could never be with someone like that. My husband never had pets but he never made a comment or ever was jealous of the animals. He is an animal lover now and he knew from the start too that we all are animal lovers, I told him once it's just like us loving animals, we love him too, just as much so, that is a compliment. We joke about it. But, when they are serious and they are that insecure you may need to re think your position before you go on. good luck. Animals can't speak. My neice married a man that hated animals and we believe he was cruel to her dog when she wasn't around. I'd have to hurt someone that did that. Just make it clear. you love animals and you love people but not if the person is going to make you choose or feel guilty, it won't work. Put it in his ball park.
2006-11-10 09:04:22 · answer #2 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He could very well be jealous of your dog. I had dogs when I dated and before I met my husband. I never dated anyone who didn't like animals and wasn't okay with my pets, period. If he liked animals, he wouldn't even question your love for your dog compared to him. What will he be like if you ever have children some day?
Now my husband will say something like this once in a while, but it is purely in joking, not ever serious.
Personally, I'd ditch him and get a bf that actually likes dogs... doggie parks are great places to meet others who love their dog as much as you do! :)
2006-11-10 09:04:40 · answer #3 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He needs to realize that you are 100% responsible for your dog. How did the dog get rat poison? Tell me there was no way this could of been because of your jealous bf. I would dump him and find a dog lover for a bf!!!
2006-11-10 08:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by honey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he really truely loves you, he would get over himself and accept the dog and love the dog as much as you. Wanting to protect your dog is amazing! Some people could care less about their dogs, and plus caring more about an animal that can't speak for itself seems a bit more important to me then worrying about someone who can just sit and actually talk to you! Animals can't speak for themselves and I'm pretty sure your boyfriend can. My point: He needs to quit being so self-centered and get on with his life. or your lives(either way)
2006-11-10 09:05:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your boyfriend sounds very immature to me. Your dog is your baby and your boyfriend should have known when getting into a relationship with you it was "love you, love your dog." Dump this loser and go out and find yourself a nice guy who will love your dog as much as you do. Been there and done that. I would rather be alone with my pets than with a guy who was jealous of them.
2006-11-10 09:06:26 · answer #6 · answered by Me, Myself & I 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes he is jealous. You need to tell him that you do love your dog and that if he can not deal with it to leave.
Is he mean to the dog when you aren't around? How does the dog act around him? A man that is mean to animals can turn out to be abusive to people also.
2006-11-10 08:58:15 · answer #7 · answered by freetodervish 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it sounds like he's jealous of your dog. But I think anyone who can't handle the fact that you aren't going to throw away the source of three years of unconditional love has got a screw loose anyway.
2006-11-10 08:44:42 · answer #8 · answered by triviatm 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Um. Why did your dog eat rat poisoning?
2006-11-10 08:45:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'll tell anyone that if you dont like my cats then you can get out...so id say if he cares enough about you he needs to get over the fact that you love your pet and thats not gonna change and he will get used to it....
2006-11-10 08:45:44 · answer #10 · answered by Sarah 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋