'I gave up everything to move here, I don't want to have to give up my dog too': Boyfriend insists girlfriend moves in early just to set ultimatum on her dog

Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor

Dec 8, 2025 1:00 PM EST

Look, we're not relationship advisers. We're not a lot of things, and we happily admit we don't know much about many subjects. But there's one thing we know about, and that's dogs. We know what it takes to raise a dog, the highs and lows of having a fluffy four-legged friend at home, and the endless love every dog pawrent feels for their cozy canine companion. We know it's not always such a smooth ride, but when is it ever? With any pet, any kid, any human connection… It never is. So, we're not relationship advisers, but we can definitely say a thing or two about how a dog is treated within a relationship.

Everyone enters a relationship with baggage, big or small, bad or good. And some of this baggage is not just good - it's a good boy or girl. Like this woman who moved in with her boyfriend with her lovely doggo, who's a little anxious, but generally a very good girl. Sure, she had her difficulties with the move - but what pet wouldn't? With some patience and love, it should get solved. But some people, apparently, lack that sentiment towards good doggos. And in this case? It's the boyfriend. No patience for her anxious "woopsies", no love for her doggo deeds, and just general annoyance from her. He promised he won't let his girlfriend choose between him and the dog - but he broke that promise. Along with many other red flags he raised.

Again, we're not relationship advisers. But we can give this advice to any dog pawrent out there, with no hesitation or second thought - when a partner makes you choose between them and your pet, you always choose your pet. No questions asked. You are your pet's whole entire world. Pets give unconditional love - and if the person you date gives conditions to their love, they're not worth it. Definitely if the condition is giving up your precious pet.

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One look at that delightful doggo and you just know she's a good girl. She smiles, she enjoys a nice walk outdoors, and by what her hooman describes next - she just does regular dog things. Some people don't know dogs, and these “dog things” might be weird in their point of view - but that's a learning curve. Not what this good girl's hooman mama had to deal with…
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