Divorce--How Sweet.
Al and Tipper Gore
Al and Tipper Gore are getting a divorce. The event of a media spotlight being on a celebr...
by Samantha
by Married Fred
by Jaylon
The Buzz
birth control six years wave of emotion calling all men girls fiance family lineage cancer Trip to london last date JERK catagory Birth control pills periods male friends woes Contraception conversations insecurities images What the heck Workload puting going to war relationship vaginal dryness ring two london england business trip girlfriend co worker Microgynon beautiful heart sex drive insight bits and pieces legs jamaica west indies frustrations Jamaica wi heart
animal and dating
- Updated 22 week(s) ago
- |
- Answers
- 2
- |
- Recommend
- 2
-
Flag ]
Report AbusePlease click on the appropriate issueClose this window
- |
- Watch
- |
Asked
Feb 23 2010
Female
Hi guys - I am dating a great person, but they do not like dogs at all, and even call themselves a "cat person." I don't want to alienate this person, but at the same time, I also want to be able to have several dogs in my life - and to be with someone who loves dogs as much as I do. Otherwise, how can a healthy relationship ever develop with these issues? Any thoughts? Sabinel
anonymous post
in Single
Answers: Click here to leave your answer
Answered
Feb 25 2010
by
sashamercy
in Single
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Please click on the appropriate issue
Close this window
Rating: 3.4/5 | 15 votes
To dog or not to dog is that really the question? If your conviction to be an animal owner and lover outweights the importance of the other person in your life then maybe they arent right for you.
Were they to ask you to get rid of a pet you have already commited to then I would say keep the dog and put the relationship to sleep. Though if you are talking about fictional future pets then you may just be looking for a reason to sabotage the relationship and using "Im a dog person; Im a cat person" as an excuse to end it.
Were they to ask you to get rid of a pet you have already commited to then I would say keep the dog and put the relationship to sleep. Though if you are talking about fictional future pets then you may just be looking for a reason to sabotage the relationship and using "Im a dog person; Im a cat person" as an excuse to end it.
[reply to answer]
Answered
Feb 23 2010
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Please click on the appropriate issue
Close this window
Rating: 3.0/5 | 22 votes
Hi Sabinel: as someone who is also a dog lover myself, I would try to discuss this with a potential partner in advance, especially since it sounds as if you are very fond of this person. Do you happen to know if your lover would be open to having both a cat AND a dog in the house, especially if the animals could live in harmony, so that you would each have your special animals in your lives?
This might prove to turn into a good middle ground, or you two could at least give it a few weeks and see how it works out [I understand that sometimes cats and dogs bond well, especially if they grow up together, but I don’t speak from experience here]. You could also call your vet, and see what his or her perspective is on the matter. However, if there a loving connection in the relationship, that's an important factor in itself, and really shouldn't be minimized in a society that can often makes people feel so alone.
So a loving dog can truly be an integral part of a family, although without another human being around to share in that love, that in itself can also create tension. So if possible, let me know any of your new thoughts about all this, as I tried to put the topic in some perspective, and hopefully that might help! -Kate
This might prove to turn into a good middle ground, or you two could at least give it a few weeks and see how it works out [I understand that sometimes cats and dogs bond well, especially if they grow up together, but I don’t speak from experience here]. You could also call your vet, and see what his or her perspective is on the matter. However, if there a loving connection in the relationship, that's an important factor in itself, and really shouldn't be minimized in a society that can often makes people feel so alone.
So a loving dog can truly be an integral part of a family, although without another human being around to share in that love, that in itself can also create tension. So if possible, let me know any of your new thoughts about all this, as I tried to put the topic in some perspective, and hopefully that might help! -Kate
[reply to answer]
