Relationship Faces Tough Time As GF Gets Dog As Surprise Despite Knowing Her Partner Fears Dogs
Dogs are animals, even though they are incredible, lovely, and fascinating creatures. It's also possible for something to go wrong when you spend time with an animal.
Fortunately, after decades and decades of training and breeding, the majority of our pups are lovers rather than fighters. Dogs are arguably less frightening than spiders, as they lack eight legs and come in a range of varieties.
Still, millions of people suffer from a dog phobia. They may be terrified of dogs for a variety of reasons, such as having been bitten by a dog themselves or having been chased by one as a kid.
Some people may be so afraid of dogs that it interferes with their daily lives and keeps them from going on walks outside or visiting friends' houses. The OP of today's story is terrified of dogs but is facing a dilemma as her girlfriend got a dog without telling her.
The OP was attacked by a dog, and the injuries were so bad that she ended up having to go through multiple surgeries. Her recovery time was a little over a year, and her GF helped her through the recovery.
The OP and her girlfriend have lived together ever since they turned 20. OP came home one day to see some dog toys sitting on the couch.
She got confused and went to find her girlfriend, only to see her playing fetch with a Great Dane. Read the full story below to find out what happens next.
The OP writes

The OP and her GF have been together since they were in college

The OP wouldn't be going anywhere near their house or her GF till she apologized

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the AH:
I am forcing my girlfriend to get rid of her new dog, and everyone is telling me I'm being an a-holeLet's head into the comments section and find out what other Redditors have to say regarding the story

OP's girlfriend doesn't like her anymore

The OP was previously attacked by a dog

They need a big house to live in

They are typically expensive and hard to find

The choice of a great Dane is questionable

You have to make a uniformed decision before getting a dog

This is an unsalvageable relationship

OP's partner is wrong in her actions

She has just shown her true colors

Even those who have the greatest dread of dogs can overcome their phobia and begin to feel more friendly toward man's best friend by learning about the causes of their anxiety and the many treatment options. Many Redditors say there's really no turning back from this as OP's girlfriend took a stand on her own, quite aware that her partner is afraid of dogs.
She simply puts her own needs ahead of the needs of her partner, and this can cause a breakup. Instead of her feeling the slightest guilt, she's doubling down, so the OP was declared not the AH.