Since we met, I’ve always been clear with DH that having a family dog is non-negotiable, and he agreed.
When DD was born, we decided to get one when she turned 5, so she could fully enjoy the experience. She’s 5 now and obsessed with dogs, asking for one daily and wishing for one constantly.
I’ve brought it up with DH several times, but he shuts down and gets upset, saying it’ll be too difficult.
From my perspective:
- We both work from home, so someone’s always around.
- Finances aren’t an issue.
- We're not planning more kids or moving, so life is stable.
- We have a big garden and a nearby park.
I don’t want to cause a major issue over this, but since we agreed, would I be unreasonable to just...get one?