Imagine being pregnant and excited to start a new chapter in your life, only to find out that your partner wants you to give up your beloved pet for a fancy apartment. That’s exactly what happened to a 21-year-old woman, who’s been dating her boyfriend for three years. They currently live in a tiny one-bedroom apartment, but with a baby on the way, they need a bigger place. However, the boyfriend’s dream apartment doesn’t allow pets, and he’s asking her to get rid of her dog.
The Search for a Bigger Place

Boyfriend’s Dream Apartment

The Heartbreaking Request

More Than Just a Pet

Accusations of Selfishness

Understanding His Frustration

Relationship Rift

Other Options Ignored

Not Prioritizing Dog Over Baby

No Reason for Dog to Go

A Tough Decision Between Love and Luxury
This 21-year-old pregnant woman is facing a difficult decision: give up her beloved dog or miss out on her boyfriend’s dream apartment. The couple needs a bigger place, but the boyfriend’s top choice doesn’t allow pets. He’s accusing her of being selfish and not putting their baby first, but she argues that there are plenty of other pet-friendly apartments available. She’s not willing to give up her dog, who she considers family, just for some fancy amenities. Will they find a solution that works for everyone, or will this issue continue to drive a wedge in their relationship? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Dump the boyfriend, not the dog. NTA
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Woman shares story of caring for BIL’s dog, supports OP’s decision.

Dog or boyfriend? NTA chooses her furry friend

Dog > Dream Apartment. NTA, boyfriend knew about the dog.

Choosing between a pet and a dream apartment. NTA wins!

Keeping something you love doesn’t make you selfish as a mom

Dog is family, boyfriend is not. NTA

Partner prefers dogs, landlords allowed cat, boyfriend’s the a**hole.

Choosing between a pet and a dream apartment? NTA wins!

Keep the dog, drop the boyfriend #NTA

Dog is family, boyfriend should accept that. NTA

Keeping the dog vs. dream apartment: NTA wins

Pets are family, NTA for refusing to give up dog ❤️

Boyfriend wants to get rid of dog for apartment. NTA.

Home renting with a yard is better than apartments
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Choosing amenities over dog shows selfishness, NTA.

Dog-loving girlfriend stands her ground against selfish boyfriend

Relationship red flag: differing values on pets and housing

Commitment to pets should not be taken lightly

Dog is forever loyal. Don’t punish it for loving you.

Don’t give up your pup! Reconsider the relationship.

Moving without your dog is like abandoning your family ❤️

Stay in your affordable apartment, keep your dog, save money

Dog lover sympathizes with OP but suggests considering bigger picture

Compassion for animals is a non-negotiable in relationships. NTA

Dog is like a 2-3 year old, would you abandon them?

Stand up for your furry friend, don’t let him manipulate you

Supportive comment, stick to your guns and find better options!

Keeping the dog is a non-negotiable – NTA.

Choosing a dog over a fancy apartment? NTA, not selfish.

Prioritizing a pet is not selfish. NTA, stick to your guns.

Dog owners will understand the bond with their furry family

Boyfriend wants pregnant woman to give up dog for apartment

Furry friend over boyfriend’s dream apartment? NTA wins!

Commitment to a dog > boyfriend’s dream apartment

NTA stands up for her dog against unsupportive boyfriend

Stand your ground and keep your best mate

Don’t abandon pets for convenience. Show boyfriend rescue videos

Dog is family, boyfriend is being an a**hole. NTA

Dog or Dream Apartment? Sleepless nights with baby ahead

Dog lover vs boyfriend’s dream apartment. NTA wins

Confused commenter questions landlord’s rental logic

Make your dog an ESA if you have a mental illness

Curious about the living situation and the boyfriend’s motives

Responsible dog owner stands up to selfish boyfriend

Furry friends are family, non-negotiable ❤️

Pets are family and more loyal than 90% of people

Woman defends keeping her dog and prioritizing her baby over her boyfriend’s apartment. NTA

Love me, love my dog. NTA teaches boyfriend compromise.

Partner wants dream apartment, not dog. NTA, keep pup

Dog is family, boyfriend’s request is a red flag
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Dog-loving commenter advises against staying with unsympathetic boyfriend
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Heartless boyfriend wants pregnant woman to give up dog

NTA, but find another apartment. A dog is a living being

Commitment to pets is important, they’re not disposable

Registering dog as emotional support animal may solve the problem

Spouse threatens abstinence strike over dog vs. dream apartment

Dog over boyfriend? NTA wins the argument

Prioritizing pets in relationships is important.

Choosing between a dream apartment and a beloved pet

Pregnant woman stands up for her dog against boyfriend’s demands

Stand up for your furry friend, not worth losing ❤️

Keep the dog and get another cool apartment.

Stand up for your dog and don’t let him manipulate you
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Keeping the dog is good for baby’s health. NTA.

NTA. Pets are family, not possessions. Find a compromise.

Red flag for boyfriend’s selfishness, commenter says NTA

Pets are family too. Partner should find pet-friendly apartment. NTA.
