'I always talk to my fish after work': 36-year-old gets jealous that his boyfriend talks to his fish more than he talks to him

If he wants his boyfriend to talk to him, he should at least seem interested in what he has to say.

One of the best things about animals is that they can't talk back. Some might say that's the worst thing about them, but I believe that not knowing what my dog is thinking is what keeps our relationship intact. Pets can come to you enthusiastically with love in their heart or stare at you with a blank expression, and both of these dispositions are perfect for one-sided communication. You can tell your dog everything that's on your mind, and they won't be burdened with knowing the darkness within you. They might be able to tell that you're upset, and respond accordingly, but they won't gossip about your troubles with other people. Pets also don't interrupt you or give unsolicited advice, which is always a plus. 

We've all heard of the stereotype of the sad lady who has no romantic partner and only has the company of her cat. I'd much rather be her than someone who has a partner and a pet, and can only confide in the pet. There are so many people who have relationships and live with people who quite literally do not care a lick about them. They give them only the bare minimum attention they ask for, and sometimes they can't even bother to do that. If your boyfriend would rather talk to his fish than talk to you, there's something seriously wrong with your relationship.

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  • A close up of a goldfish in an aquarium
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  • One of the boyfriends in this story confides in his fish after a long day at work. His boyfriend has gotten increasingly jealous of the fish, even though he doesn't engage when his boyfriend tries to confide in him. Imagine being less emotionally open than a literal goldfish in a bowl? Couldn't be me!

  • How can I stop making my boyfriend jealous of my fish?

    Me and my boyfriend have been together for 3 years. Everything has been relatively good. Recently my boyfriend has been getting jealous that I talk more to my fish after work than him.
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  • Ive had the fish longer than we've been together, and I always talk to my fish after work.
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  • The talking to fish is literally just a way I decompress after work. I just rant to my fish about things that happened throughout the day.
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  • Usually its stuff my boyfriend doesn't wanna hear. Usually its just a 15-20 minute one sided conversation.
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  • Over the last 2 weeks hes gotten annoyed that immediately after getting home I usually stand in front of the fish tank and just mostly rant.
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  • Today I decided to instead of ranting to my fish just to sit on the couch and rant to him...and he mostly ignored me and watched TV and even got upset a few times I was talking about things. that didnt matter while watching TV.
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  • He doesn't want to listen to me after work, or want me talking to my fish.
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  • Im not sure what im doing wrong. I will also say our relationship has been fine the past 2 weeks other than him getting upset about me talking to the fish.
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  • We still talk to eachother about other stuff. He just doesn't wanna hear about my work day, and I dont blame him.
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  • Livid_Painting2285 I talk to my goldfish about my day and ask him if he's been a good boy (silly question, he's always a good boy, much better behaved than the cat)
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  • HoguaD Original Poster's Reply I have a cat too but the cat is worse to talk to than the boyfriend about my day.
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  • blue_eyes_forever This is really sad... it sounds to me like you are telling your stories to your fish because you know your boyfriend won't be interested and you need to discuss it with someone, even a fish. It sounds like you need a good friend or a boyfriend who actually cares about your day. I understand interests vary, but it's the bare minimum to show interest in your partners stories.
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  • Like_the_rainbow Your bf can get over himself. Either HE listens to your rant of the day, OR he accepts that you have your quality time with your fish. You need this rant to blow off steam after a work day. He can not just expect you to sit next to him quiet on the couch while he watches tv. He can get a blowup doll for that....or maybe...his own fish?
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  • LaughingAtSalads He doesn't want to hear about your day? He can go lie down in the bedroom or something while you vent to the fish. He's showing you that he feels entitled to the whole of your shared space when it suits him, and your work stuff inconveniences him whereas you bottling it all up is better for him but not for you? Ugh. Not a keeper unless you rant about work for — hours and never resolve anything...?
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  • Me and my boyfriend have been together for 3 years. Everything has been relatively good. Recently my boyfriend has been getting jealous that I talk more to my fish after work than him.
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