DEAR ABBY: Ever since we first started relationship, I advised my spouse I by no means needed to personal a canine. She gave the impression to be okay with it, however over the past 10 years, she has put intense strain on me to get one. She now says she “doesn’t remember” our unique dialog and says she by no means would have agreed to it.
She works, and I keep at home with the children, so it might be my accountability to care for the pet, which I refuse to do. I really feel bodily sick round dogs, however as a result of I don’t actively sneeze round them, she thinks I’m making up my sensitivity.
She is now rallying the children towards me. We dwell a transient way of life that might drive us to kennel the canine for one to 3 months a yr, which might cost money we don’t have. I’m bored with this dialog, and bored with feeling like I’m “ruining her life.” What ought to I do? — DOGLESS IN OKLAHOMA
DEAR DOGLESS: Since you might be outvoted, ask your physician to refer you to an allergist, a doctor whose follow entails the prognosis and remedy of allergic reactions, as a result of there are answers to the issue.
Once that’s handled, INSIST earlier than adopting a canine that YOUR CHILDREN be liable for feeding, walking and coaching the animal — with penalties in the event that they don’t. The accountability will train them classes that may show priceless when they’re older.
As to what to do with the brand new member of the family throughout the time you’re touring, both discover pet-friendly locations to remain or make it your spouse’s activity to discover a boarding state of affairs for “her” canine that gained’t break the financial institution.
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