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I want a dog.

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[–] Doubleohdonut@lemmy.ca 66 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Pretty sad how this behaviour is normalized: "nag until you get your way" is dysfunctional behaviour

[–] Gsus4@mander.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

If it is something that is within reach of your lifestyle and means and you say no just because...it is normal that the person asking will not be dissuaded until you both engage in a constructive way.

[–] Blujayooo@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago
[–] Cruxifux@feddit.nl 32 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Basically me and my wife and how “we” now own two cats.

[–] abbadon420@sh.itjust.works 27 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That's how I ended up with 2 cats, 2 dogs, 2 kids and 2 live-in in-laws.

[–] whaleross@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

How much work are the in-laws?

[–] assassinatedbyCIA@lemmy.world 20 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

As long as you change their litter and feed them then it’s not too bad.

[–] whaleross@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

What to do when they keep barking at the neighbours?

[–] abbadon420@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 weeks ago

You could have them castrated, that seems to do wonders.

[–] BudgetBandit@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

And let me guess - the cats are more attached to you than to her?

[–] Cruxifux@feddit.nl 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh no, they like her way more.

[–] tpyo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] Cruxifux@feddit.nl 3 points 2 weeks ago

Oh the dog likes me more. But I had the dog before me and my wife even started dating and im the one that feeds and walks her. My dog loves my wife just fine though.

[–] Blujayooo@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago
[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] tpyo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago
[–] Blujayooo@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago
[–] tlekiteki@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 weeks ago

Wife bad 😂😂😂

[–] Dyskolos@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 weeks ago

No thanks. We prefer free time and not being slaves to other beings' needs. Also we got more interesting hobbies that can surely take that extra cash 😁

[–] SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Certain dogs have uses, like for shepherding sheeps. Most don't, though

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Companionship is a major use.

[–] SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I keep mine as emergency rations. That's why I have weiner dogs

[–] Gsus4@mander.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

But then they choose the other person in the home..

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Bribery works wonders.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm currently on phase 2 of her plan with my wife, but I'm meeting limited success. Does it only work once?

[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 4 points 2 weeks ago

Not even for me, I like cats and some of them even tolerate me. My wife is super allergic though. Like throat closing and everything.