25-year-old boyfriend is hurt when his 24-year-old girlfriend greets his dog before leaping into his arms: '[She's] making me feel less important'

Fellow pup parents know there's nothing quite like that "hello" moment when the door swings open and your dog rockets into a full‑body wiggle of pure delight. You've seen it a hundred times - those smiling eyes, that wagging tail, that happy "You're home!" energy. So when someone greets the fur baby first, it can feel like the world makes sense again: dogs give that unconditional, I‑miss‑you‑so‑much love in a heartbeat. If you've ever dropped everything to soothe an overexcited tail‑chaser or melted at a sloppy welcome kiss, you understand why diving into cuddle time is almost instinctual.

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But what about the human waiting with open arms? As much as we adore our four‑legged besties, we also crave that first burst of “I’m so glad to see you” attention. If you’re the person who pours your heart into being your SO’s #1, you know how it feels to suddenly sense that you’ve slipped into second place. It’s not about jealousy - it’s about feeling special, seen, and prioritized in those first reconnection seconds.
Have you ever wanted your own “You’re home” moment to come with a smile meant just for you? How do you juggle loving your dog and keeping that spark alive for your partner, too?
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That's a statement that any dog pawrent can stand behind - when your significant other loves your dog just as you, that's a green flag. A flaring, fresh green flag.