Lady Gets An Unexpected Reaction From Grieving BF After Gifting Him A New Puppy
It's normal to experience sadness, express grief, and go to friends and family for consolation when someone you love passes away. However, even though individuals frequently experience the same emotions when they lose a cherished pet, others may not recognize it.
It still doesn't change the fact that mourning the bond you had with your pet is acceptable and even significant, and that your grieving is normal. You have to give yourself permission to express your pain and acknowledge it.
In fact, give yourself permission to cry if you want to. The silence in your home may seem overwhelming if you live alone, but recognizing it will help you be ready for the feelings you may experience.
Your loss may last longer if you repress your pain, and OP's boyfriend wasn't about to hide his either. He lost his dog of 17.5 years.
The OP says her boyfriend has been in mourning and has been having a horrible time getting over it. The OP, on her own, decided to get him a puppy to surprise him.
One has to be cautious when bringing a new dog into the family if someone is grieving the loss of a pet. Since every scenario is unique, we can't tell you how long to wait, but don't assume that bringing a new friend right away will make a big difference.
Well, the OP wasn't prepared for the reaction she got from her boyfriend for her seemingly nice gesture.
The OP kicks off her story
“Pugs are extremely unethical ugly and poorly bred animals”
The OP thinks that’s so hurtful to the puppy who did nothing wrong
As usual, the comments rolled in and we've gathered some of them for you below
This Redditor is with OP's bf on the pug issue
It will make the OP seem like she's getting rid of his grief
Do not go buying someone a pet
The OP replied the above comment saying...
Okay no, breeders are an extremely important and valid profession so long as they aren’t backyard breeding and know what they are doing.
I will not be shamed because “adopt don’t shop”
The OP chose such a bad type of dog for her bf
He shouldn't have the burden of looking after a dog
OP's intentions might be nice but the gesture wasn't necessary
The OP made a huge mistake and she needs to fix it
If a person dies, there would have been the customary burial rites, and it would have made sense to be an emotional wreck. However, the loss of a pet is viewed in some cases more like the loss of a car.
You should simply go get a new one and continue living life. In an effort to cheer the bereaved up, well-meaning friends and family would suggest a new pet.
They fail to understand that the person has lost an invaluable relationship rather than a piece of property. OP failed to understand her BF's grief, and she was declared the AH for her actions.
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