Meet our protagonist, a dog lover who found himself in a pickle when his wife issued an ultimatum: It’s either me or the dog! Two years ago, the couple decided to adopt a sweet pit from a local shelter. But as they say, the path to hell is paved with good intentions. What started as a heartwarming tale of a man, his wife, and their new furry friend quickly spiraled into a domestic drama, filled with resentment, jealousy, and a whole lot of dog hair. Let’s dive into this intriguing tale of love, loyalty, and a dog…
The Adoption

The First Signs of Trouble

Doggy Drama

The Resentment Grows

The Ultimatum

The Choice vs

The Aftermath ️

No Regrets?

A Doggone Dilemma: Love, Loyalty, and a Dog
In this gripping saga, our dog-loving hero found himself in a doggone dilemma when his wife, a first-time dog owner, grew resentful of their pitbull. From couch privileges to the dog’s natural behavior, the wife’s discontent grew, leading to an ultimatum: her or the dog. Despite witnessing his wife’s distress, our protagonist stood his ground, choosing his loyal canine companion over marital harmony. Even two years later, he remains steadfast in his decision, despite the emotional toll it’s taken on their relationship. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NAH for disagreeing on dog, but underlying relationship issues present

Did OP strong-arm their wife into getting a dog? YTA

YTA. You prioritized the dog over your wife’s happiness and concerns
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YTA for getting your inexperienced wife a difficult dog

Dog’s stinky behavior causes a rift; YTA for choosing dog.

ESH. Wife wants well-trained dog, husband defends dog’s behavior.

ESH, getting a pitbull when partner dislikes dogs was a mistake.

YTA for choosing a high energy dog over your wife

“YTA. Show some effort to help her. Dog > relationship? “

Marriage troubles: Wife feels neglected, pit bull takes center stage

YTA: Forced wife into it, hurtful choice, dog training concerns

A well-trained dog causing stress? Is it jealousy or something else?

Choosing a dog over your spouse? Love, loyalty, and consequences.

“YTA. Train the dog to be a suitable fit for her.”

“ESH You’ve made your wife unhappy for 2 years over a dog!
Caring about an animal doesn’t make you a sociopath lol “
Training and grooming can address concerns. Respect your wife’s worries.

Pressured her into getting a dog? YTA! Poorly trained owner.

YTA for making your wife miserable over a dog

YTA. Pets are wonderful, but they are not substitutes for humans

YTA for not considering your wife’s feelings about owning a dog

“YTA. Your wife is struggling with an untrained dog. “

YTA for steamrolling your wife into getting a high-maintenance pitbull

YTA – A tale of betrayal and canine chaos

❤️ YTA. Prioritizing pet over wife? Not cool, dude.

Communication is key! ️ Discussing expectations before getting a dog.

Choosing the dog over your spouse? ESH, but is there hope?

Love triangle: Dog vs. wife. Who will he choose? ♂️

NTA: Roommate agreed to pet, then wanted OP to move out

❤️ vs. ⚖️ : When Love for a Dog Strains a Marriage

YTA. You put the dog over your wife’s happiness

Choosing a dog breed requires consideration of size and temperament

YTA. Bulldozed her into getting a dog. Lack of informed consent.

Choosing a pitbull as a starter dog? YTA, no doubt

“YTA. Prioritizing a dog over your marriage? ♂️ “
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Putting the dog above your wife? YTA
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Choosing a dog over your partner? YTA!
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“YTA for choosing a dog over your wife. “

YTA: Ignoring your wife’s feelings about the dog

Did he really bulldoze his wife into getting a dog?
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Rehoming pets can have lasting effects. Is there more to this?

“YTA for prioritizing the dog over your wife’s safety and comfort. “

♀️ Husband steamrolled wife into keeping dog, now house is destroyed.

ESH: Choosing the wrong breed caused tension and regret

“YTA. Wife’s right. You don’t love her if you keep dog.”

“YTA. Dog people are out of control.”

Is the dog causing relationship problems? Try therapy and romance!

Choosing a dog over your wife? YTA. Find a solution!

Smells like emotional manipulation.

NTA – Stand up for your dog and yourself!

Is he the a**hole? The battle between love and loyalty.
