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Dog Ownership
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So my husband really wants a dog, it’s been a lifelong dream of his and we’re finally in a position where we have a home and big enough backyard. I work from home and he works 8-12 hours 6 days a week.
I have autism (sensory issues licking, barking, smells and saliva) OCD with regards to contamination fears and clean house (it’s perfect, I clean all devices after each use, the baseboards are dusted daily etc) I am also allergic to cats and dogs because of pet dander.
Husband has found a hypoallergenic poodle puppy that doesn’t shed and is convinced if I just get a dog I’ll get over myself and grow as a person. But I will have to do 90% of the care as he works out of home and I’ll be here all day with it. I already do all of the housework, car work, cooking, yard maintenance and the paperwork for both of our businesses.
I don’t want a dog, the extra work and hell of cleaning after it and sneezing constantly makes me so anxious I’ve vomited every morning since he brought it up. But I also don’t want to disappoint him or make him think I’m pathetic and cold because I can’t even handle a puppy.
What should I do? Do I give in and get the dog and just hope I can grow to like it because maybe he’s right? Or say no and disappoint my husband and have him lose faith in me.
Please don’t suggest divorce, a puppy is a ridiculous thing to end a marriage over.
I have autism (sensory issues licking, barking, smells and saliva) OCD with regards to contamination fears and clean house (it’s perfect, I clean all devices after each use, the baseboards are dusted daily etc) I am also allergic to cats and dogs because of pet dander.
Husband has found a hypoallergenic poodle puppy that doesn’t shed and is convinced if I just get a dog I’ll get over myself and grow as a person. But I will have to do 90% of the care as he works out of home and I’ll be here all day with it. I already do all of the housework, car work, cooking, yard maintenance and the paperwork for both of our businesses.
I don’t want a dog, the extra work and hell of cleaning after it and sneezing constantly makes me so anxious I’ve vomited every morning since he brought it up. But I also don’t want to disappoint him or make him think I’m pathetic and cold because I can’t even handle a puppy.
What should I do? Do I give in and get the dog and just hope I can grow to like it because maybe he’s right? Or say no and disappoint my husband and have him lose faith in me.
Please don’t suggest divorce, a puppy is a ridiculous thing to end a marriage over.
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The answer is in what you wrote. Don't get the puppy, they need a lot of care, love and attention.
Rather you need to sort out and share life's duties with your other half.
The answer is in what you wrote. Don't get the puppy, they need a lot of care, love and attention.
Rather you need to sort out and share life's duties with your other half.