'I made a huge mistake': Husband Forbids Wife From Buying a Dog, She Purchases One Anyway

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Eleonora Bader
Feb 2, 2024 8:00 AM EST

If you don't like dogs, don't get a dog. Simple as that, right? But what happens when you go to an animal shelter, or a pet store, and fall in love with a cute dog there?

Well, this woman fell in love with a toy poodle when she visited a pet store while she was waiting for her husband to arrive at a restaurant they had a reservation at. The sales associate pushed her to get the dog, and even though the woman knew that her husband had forbidden her from bringing one home, she went and got it anyway.

What do you think so far? Does this sound like a smart, sensible thing to do? I think not. Scroll down for the full story. Then when you are done reading, and if by chance you like a good game of Dungeons and Dragons, check out the funniest DnD memes of the week right here. Happy scrolling!

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    "I made a huge mistake. I'm not even a dog person."
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    Posted by u/TheIzzyGrace 8 hours ago I made a huge mistake.
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    I bought a dog. Not just any dog, but a dog my husband forbid me from getting. I got home 30 minutes ago and I'm feeling so guilty. It all started two weeks ago when I went into the pet store to kill time, while I waited for my husband to arrive to the restaurant next door.
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    Now let me just start by saying I normally HATE dogs (dogs always always love me, hang around me, and are drawn to me.) I have openly hated dogs as long as I can remember. The openly hating dogs part is how I got here. I told the sales associate I wasn't a dog lover when he asked me if I saw any I liked while browsing. Then jokingly said "I do have
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    baby fever though and can't have anymore, so maybe I I need a puppy that doesn't grow." The associate said "well you're in luck, we have a toy poodle, and he's been here so long he's half off." I asked to play with him because I still had time to kill.
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    I ended up feeling some weird connection to this dog-it instantly calmed my almost constant anxiety and I wanted to get it out of there. My husband and I had several talks about it and it was a firm no every time.
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    Well today I was in the area and stopped to see if the dog was still there and the same sales associate was there. He said "you back to get your dog?" I told him I was just checking on him to see if he got adopted yet. I got the dog out to play and he just snuggled with me. I was told "looks like he IS your dog." They asked me what my price
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    on him would be "hypothetically speaking." I threw out a really low ball number, they took it. I couldn't just leave him there when I was clearly the only person who showed any interest in this ridiculously expensive pet store dog, for them to tell me to name my price AND accept the lowball no questions.
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    So I bought the dog. I did tell my husband after I got home. I was going to let it be a surprise, but I thought he should have time to think. He said he already knew I bought the dog and he could see I was at the pet store for nearly two hours. He didn't seem mad, just indifferent.
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    I know I let him down. I know I broke his trust. I can't just take the dog back. And I know once my husband is around the dog, he will fall in love with him (I know my husband.) But can I please get guidance on how to navigate this when my husband gets home from work and over the next few days. Things I can say, should do. Anything to make it up to him because I feel like the worst wife.
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    Update 1- my husband has reassured me he isn't mad, but he is upset by what I did. He has made it more than clear the last way he wants me to fix this is to get rid of the dog. He says we will take responsibility for the dog, as signed up for, because that's what you do.
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    He is still working, but will have a more serious talk when he gets home...the way our relationship works, bl bs for days and some new rules/boundaries will fix this. And he's such a lover he will love this dog once he gives him a chance.
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    OpeningSort4826 - 8 hr. ago You already bought the dog. Your husband is indifferent. It seems like the next steps are you apologize profusely and then try your best to give the dog the best life possible as penance for the next 10-15 years. 890 Reply Share
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    missamerica59. 6 hr. ago This. And since it was her choice to get the dog against the husband's wishes, OP needs to make sure she is the one looking after the dog, walking it, feeding it, cleaning up after it and most of all training it. 471 Reply Share ↓ ●
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    Perfection Pending · 7 hr. ago 20 Years & Closer Than Ever Literally the only time I've ever been truly upset with my wife is when she got a dog without discussing first. What appears to be indifference could very likely be just an attempt at stoicism. Took my wife a couple weeks to realize how upset I was because I was swallowing it, not wanting to break the kids hearts who immediately fell in love with the dog.
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    ApatheticSkyentist - 6 hr. ago 19 Years 100% stoicism. Husbands options right now are: Dog and happy/guilty wife. Dog and fighting with angry/upset wife.
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    It's the best of two bad options. Maybe he'll grow to love the dog. Maybe not. Next week when he comes home with a new fishing boat without talking to her first let's see what happens, lol. 249 Reply Share
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    ipetgoat1984 7 hr. ago I really hope you do the right thing and love that dog with everything you have. Dogs are gifts to this earth and deserve the very best lives. If you can't give that dog time, love, attention, training and exercise, feed it well, take it to the vet when it needs it for the next ten to fifteen years, it would be best to rehome him. And not just putting an add on
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    FB or craigslist because people are horrible, but find a reputable rehoming org that does background checks. 220 Reply Share
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    No-Map6818 7 hr. ago First you should educate yourself on the amount of time it takes a dog to acclimate to a new home, that is very important. Do not expect that he just fit in, there will be accidents. Do not yell at or mistreat him in any way. Dogs are a huge responsibility, and they require great love and care. Set up a regular schedule and start educating yourself on caring for a dog. Schedule an appointment with a vet ASAP.
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    If your husband remains upset, you should consider finding a great home for the dog. They are living beings and should never be forced to live where they are not loved. How to make your new dog feel comfortable in your home | The Humane Society of the United States 207 Reply Share
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