GF Mad Because Man Spends Most Of His Time And Energy On Daughter Instead Of The Dog
One Reddit user is getting dragged for putting his daughter ahead of his girlfriend's dog, and the whole situation is messier than it sounds.
Royalpaper1 says he never wanted a dog in the first place, but his girlfriend already had one when they met in 2016. He says he agreed to do the basics, like feeding the dog and taking him out, but once their daughter was born, his time and energy shifted hard toward parenting and household chores.
Now the dog may be headed for rehoming, and his girlfriend thinks he is letting the pet slide. The AITA comments did not hold back.
Here's how it all began.
She rolled with it for a few years.
He never wanted the dog in the first place.
Then they had a baby...
He helps with the daily household chores...
Is he wrong? Reddit responds.
Now the dog is the one getting less attention, and that is where the tension really starts.
He hasn't done anything wrong because he made it clear from the onset that he doesn't want a dog.
2. He should support his girlfriend in rehoming the dog since they are neglecting him.
3. His girlfriend knows what is best for the dog.
Reddit had plenty to say about who is really being neglected here.
This matches the dad who said no to fostering the dog while his daughter and ex-wife moved out, then faced distance after refusing. See how his decision backfired with his daughter.
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4. He should allow others to care for the dog since he doesn't want him.
5. He and his girlfriend are not compatible because they have different views on dogs.
6. He shouldn't be in a relationship with her because he hates dogs.
That is where the relationship compatibility debate really kicks in.
7. Ideally, they shouldn't be dating each other.
8. He doesn't care about his girlfriend's feelings.
9. He should find ways to support his girlfriend rather than making her feel guilty for wanting to rehome the dog.
10. He should stop assuming that he knows what's on his girlfriend's mind.
11. There's nothing wrong as long as he allows his girlfriend to decide whether to keep the dog or not.
What Do You Think?
Bringing a canine friend into your home can bring you much joy, but it also comes with huge responsibilities. Not everybody wants to handle those responsibilities, and such people should avoid getting a dog.
Unfortunately, things become complicated when such people are engaged in a romantic relationship with someone who owns a dog. What do you think is the right thing to do?
The situation comes down to one simple clash, a baby, a dog, and two people who do not see the priorities the same way.
Want the same “share the dog chores or don’t get it” fight? Read what a woman demanded after her BF refused to share dog-walking responsibilities.
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