A Discussion On Dating People Who Don't Like Dogs: Is It Deal Breaker Or Not

Dog people: would you consider dating someone that does not like dogs? Or maybe not "does not like" but let's say that dogs just aren't their thing. Some people say yes, it's not a deal breaker for them to be with someone who does not share their love of dogs. Some say no, definitely not, if they don't love dogs then this ain't going to work out. 

Users took to Reddit to discuss this conundrum. "To be honest, not liking dogs would be a deal breaker for me because my dogs are a huge part of my life and I see myself always having dogs. Everyone has different deal breakers. Every so often there are posts on this sub by someone who's pretty unhappy in their relationship because they don't like dogs but their SO loves their dog." Via Reddit user homemadepeachpie. 

Our feelings pretty much align with homemadepeachpie's! Everyone has different deal breakers, it takes a some soul searching and self understanding to know exactly what yours are and how important they are to you. Good luck with all of your romantic endeavors, we're rooting for you!

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    Font - jammbin · 16h This might sound crazy to some people but I distance myself from people who say they don't like animals. That's fine, but to me it shows you don't have the level of empathy and connection with the world that I want in my friendships/relationship. You aren't required to have an animal, but if you can't understand the connection of humans and animals and you dislike them, we can't be friends. Honestly, it has served me well because those people generally end up being dicks.

    We totally hear you, Jammbin. In general, we agree that people who like animals may have higher levels of empathy and connection. And those qualities are super important, especially in a romantic interest! But is that everything? Maybe folks that don't like animals have other good qualities. It's hard to tell what the answer is here!

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    Font - Dating people who don't like dogs. [Discussion] Warning: Story contains the death of an animal Was dating a woman for about 2 months. We were at dinner, and I brought up how I missed my family dogs since moving from home. She proceeded to tell me that she "isn't really a fan of dogs". I had to ask why, and her response blindsided me. "A few years ago my dad was driving his motorcycle down the road and a dog ran out in front of him. He went tumbling over the handlebars and still has pain t
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    Font - homemadepeachpie · 1d To be honest, not liking dogs would be a deal breaker for me because my dogs are a huge part of my life and | see myself always having dogs. Everyone has different deal breakers. Every so often there are posts on this sub by someone who's pretty unhappy in their relationship because they don't like dogs but their SO loves their dog. I don't really get keeping spiders as pets (and l'm terrified of them), and someone who loves their pet spider wouldn't want to date me

    Homemadepeachpie knows who she is, knows what's important to her, and knows what she's looking for in a partner. It's important to go into relationships/dating in general with clear expectations of what you value in a partner. It makes life a whole lot easier and can save some time!

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    Font - shriveledonion 20h Before I got with my dude, I listed all my deal breakers and my future goals. I said I wanted an animal family and no kids, and if he isn't cool with that then we shouldn't waste time being in a relationship. Honestly, I don't get why people don't do this more often? I think it's pretty reasonable to not want to waste your time and investment for an inevitable break up if you found out a deal breaker deep in a relationship... I had a friend who had a relationship go LDR
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    Font - Memouritv • 17h You sound like me! I did this on the second date with my current bf of 9 years. We are still CF strong with two amazing pups! 金 24 JeSuisParfait124 · 17h Seriously. Things like having kids or are they willing to move should be one of the first things you discuss before things start getting serious. Anything that you care for dearly as wellI. Like if you are you a cat/dog person maybe make sure the other one isn't allergic.
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    Font - Bloodmoonwolf · 15h This! I can't believe how well this works. I learned about it from Dave Ramsey talking about the top 5 things that cause divorce (sex, kids, religion, money, and inlaws). I could have saved 5 years of suffering if I had known this sooner. About a month after meeting my current BF, I brought up my deal breakers and the 5 things and found that we were on the same page on everything. It has been an amazing relationship! We are also an animal family.
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    Font - princess-sturdy-tail · 22h There are four questions I asked on every first date. I asked them because they were all things that would be deal breakers for me and I didn't want to waste anyone's time. Yes, one of the 4 questions was how do you feel about dogs?
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    Font - X) burbex_brin · 1d If you wanna find someone that likes dogs, hang out in doggy places - dog parks, or find someone in this group that's single. At least they won't be surprised. Update - as I reconsider this girl, it's kinda absurd that she doesn't like dogs because of the accident. You shoulda asked how she feels about motorcycles, or tarmac. + 4 38 PhantomWolf64 · 20h Oreo: Papillon mix. As far as we know, the dog could have run out into the road because it was trying to attack her fa
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    Font - daytime_nightime · 1d Same. Someone not liking dogs is a deal breaker for me...even with friends. If you want to come hang out with me at my house, you're gonna have to deal with my dogs. 4 37 ...
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    Font - Charlie820407 · 1d I feel the same way. I think it would be hard to make it work with someone who didn't care for dogs. I love my pups even with the hair everywhere, but to someone who didn't like dogs little things like that would get real annoying real fast. I don't think I could be with a cat owner. Edit: I don't mean this as a sleight against cat owners. What I meant is that I wouldn't want a cat as a pet. I like cats. If I met someone who I really liked who had a cat I wouldn't reall
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    Product - happytoadgang • 1d 1 Award She was probably wondering why your first question was about the dog and not her dad. I don't think there's anything wrong with either of your reactions, you've both had different life experiences and that will shape your likes and dislikes. You're allowed to set boundaries in relationships, I'm sure you know yourself well enough to know that was a boundary. 6 Reply 1 420 Scorpio613 OP · 1d I agree that's probably my biggest mistake. I guess because she said
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    Font - goosebumples · 22h OP: "Was the dog okay?" Her later that evening: "I can't believe my Dad nearly died and he was only concerned about the dog..." It's all about values I guess. She doesn't like dogs because of the obvious trauma the accident her father suffered caused in her family, it doesn't mean she's intrinsically a bad person. Her lack of love for dogs is based on a traumatic experience and her fear is valid to her. You are absolutely right to value your doggos, but it's probably fo
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    Font - HokiToki • 18h Tigger - AmStaff mix Not liking dogs would be a deal breaker for me. I'm aspiring to be a K9 handler with Search and Rescue, so I will not only always own a dog my whole life, it's going to be a high energy working dog that's going to drive normal dog owners crazy and be going everywhere with me. My spouse not only being supportive of my goals but EXCITED about them is really helpful for me mentally.

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