Pet Owner Asks Redditors If She's In The Wrong For Choosing Her Cat Over Her Boyfriend
faWe've seen couples having a fight over who's important, with the other giving an ultimatum, "It's either me or your pet." Some people would choose their partner over their dogs.
But it's also not strange for one to choose the pet over the partner. Believe it or not, this problem is actually common in relationships.
A survey by a dog walking service reveals that four out of five dog parents determine whether one is a good match or not based on a partner's opinion on a pet. A staggering 86% of respondents are willing to break up with someone who can't connect with their dog well.
So if you're not fond of cats or dogs while your partner is a pet lover, don't be surprised if they call it quits. But what's even more shocking is that married dog owners would rather celebrate the birthday of their dogs than their spouses.
Today, we're looking at a redditor who chose her cat over her boyfriend. She asked the community if she's the a**hole for doing so.
So what's the community's response to her question? Just look back at the staggering results of the surveys and you'll know the answer.
Redditors echoed her sentiment. Let's find out what they said about the situation.
The couple
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Crumb, the cat, is weightier than her boyfriend.
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Crumb and Kyle aren't on the same wavelength.
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The boyfriend starts to complain
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He hates the original poster's bedtime routine
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The boyfriend calls her "unhygienic."
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The rift begins.
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The original poster's friends are split about her actions.
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She had to oblige as redditors asked for pictures of Crumb (a.k.a. her cat tax)
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Crumb
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She chose this furball over her boyfriend.
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"Ditch the boyfriend!" Says this redditor.
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The boyfriend is indeed the problem here. He's the one who created the issue.
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Kissing pets and sleeping beside pets are indeed normal for pet owners.
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Worst case scenario
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Laughing may not be the right thing to do in the situation, but the guy definitely doesn't want the cat around.
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The original poster was given a new perspective.
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Rehome the boyfriend, not the cat.
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It's hard to find them indeed!
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It all boils down to who is more important.
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If the guy doesn't like cats, then it simply isn't the right match.
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There's certainly a compatibility issue here.
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But he's not cool with Crumb, sadly.
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In the first place, it's not his home. What happens in it is not for him to decide.
It's only going to get worse if he's already this demanding.
Cats over boyfriends.
A simple answer: they're not compatible with each other.
Indeed! Cat's are among the most hygienic pets.
It's going to be a life of compromise with him not liking the cat.
No one's the asshole. But, they're just not suited for each other at this point.
In the end, it's all about acceptance.
If the guy isn't on board about the cat, the relationship will probably fail. There may be actual instances wherein giving up the pet is the most sound decision.
For example, some people are too allergic to pets, which can lead to a life-threatening condition called anaphylactic shock. But that isn't the case for the original poster.
So it's really up to her who to give up. Is it the cat who has been with her for a long time or the boyfriend whom she's dating for two months?
