'Lawyer up': Wife in 10-year marriage springs surprise ultimatum on husband saying she wants kids or she's out, then swears to take the dog with her in divorce

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    Wife of 10 years suddenly saying she wants children or she leaves with our dog
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    So after 10 years of her knowing I'm not interested in having kids, she suddenly as of two days ago told me she "realizes we haven't accomplished anything as a couple" and that she needs to have kids or she's done.
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    I told her that I obviously love her and feel differently, that "accomplishments" is a odd metric and I have no idea what she's looking for there.
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    Yet for the final cut, she wants to take our dog because it's equally hers and mine. I feel this is completely wrong - she is doing the leaving and then taking not only our relationship, but the dog's as well now?
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    I'm in Texas and just completely blindsided by all this...is there anything I can even do?
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    WrestlingWoman Don't fight this. She wants children and you don't. Let her go. Keep the dog if you can. Remind her she's on a quest to have children and the dog might be neglected so it's best if it stays with you.
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    reddixiecupSoFla "Ok, I understand that you have changed your mind about children and we are no longer compatible, but Melly will be staying in the only home she knows if you choose to leave."
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    ForcedEntry420 "It wouldn't be responsible for you to have the dog while also trying for kids so the dog will stay with me, but good luck with everything. I hope you find what youre looking for." ::lawyer up::
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    6bubbles Id fight for the dog, but id let her go. Im so sorry.
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    Peacock_Faye Tbh this is probably not going to change and is probably a long time coming. A lot of brâ– ders play the long game, hoping we'll change our mind and cave.
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    Once your lease is up, just don't renew or rent elsewhere without her. Check your vet records, if you're the primary owner, and the rabies certificate and microchip are on your name then legally you're the owner and can take him anytime.
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    Call the vet, remove her from the account and let them know you're revoking permission to share medical records, updates, or anything with her or anyone other than yourself.
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    Accomplished-Tuna100 This is awful. I'd file for divorce but, since she will be busy with kids, she needs to leave the dog with you. Hire an attorney now.
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    slyndsi Fight like h I for your dog! She isn't stable and the second she gets pregnant who knows what will happen to your dog. I'm sorry you are losing your partner but definitely do not let her take the dog in her current state.
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    Upper-Tour-9564 Sounds like a country song, to be honest. She'll be after your pickup truck next.
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    UpbeatBarracuda I'm really sorry, this s ks. I will say that your wife's behavior is demonstrating a complete lack of love on her part. If you love someone, you don't threaten them with an
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    ultimatum and cold-heartedly decide to take the dog from them as well. From my perspective, having a loving long-term relationship is enough of an
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    "accomplishment" in and of itself -- but the concept of needing "accomplishments" to feel fulfilled in life is dumb.
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    Having children with the goal of showing them off as your "accomplishment" is stupid. It's unfair to the child. That's where you get into the whole
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    narcissist parent thing, where they only 'love' the thing if it's doing something impressive...and any failure is met with retribution. Gross!
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    I really agree with you and others that taking the dog is cruel to the dog, and coldhearted to you. If you wife is going to head off on a mission to find a man, get
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    impregnated, and have babies -- the dog is going to fall by the wayside. I really believe that dogs owned by childfree people get a way better life. Try to keep the dog if you can.
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    I don't know much about divorce, but it may benefit you to get a lawyer and work on some proof that you should get to keep the dog?
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