To swap miserable DH for a Yorkshire terrier.

[Pippyls67]

He is truly miserable. Barely speaks to me. Plenty to say to other people - just never me. Typical grumpy old man. I have a dog already. My only source of affection. Kids have left and moved on. Very friendly, dog mad existing dog and I would really really really love a Yorkshire terrier. DH has threatened to move out if I do. Can’t bear anymore dog hair or smells, he says. Ok. So it’s him or the dog. I’m seriously considering the dog. Am I being mad? Will I regret this? Also, can a Yorkshire terrier help at all with the bills? No probably not. It’s all such a dilemma. We’ve been married for 350 years. Actually 35, but you know what I mean.

Why are you still with him? He sounds like such a miserable old fart.

Another vote for the dog.

Life's too short to spend it with a miserable bastard.

I have always thought my cat was a better bet than a man. I'm team Dog

Team Yorkie here.

Obviously don’t get the dog.

It would be unfair to bring it into a home where it’s not wanted.

Focus on sorting your finances out and moving out and then once you’re settled, then get another dog.

I don’t understand why you’re staying in such an unhappy relationship.

I completely agree.

Get a divorce, downsize, get the dog and have your own life, while you can.

Sounds like a fair trade to me. My mum once threatened to swap my dad for a monkey when he had a face on going round the zoo. You aren't the only woman to be tempted. 😆

I'm voting for the dog too!

Probably a good idea. Currently waiting to finalise divorce before we get a dog. Though if the dog will make him move out that would be very tempting. I would have leapt at that offer a year ago.

I live with a dog and no partner, Adult son has own house now, It’s a no brainier @Pippyls67
Kick out the surly husband and get another dog!

Yorkies don't shed or smell. Go for it.

Team Dog all the way!!!

Dog, a nice happy one to drive the miserable bugger away.

I thought it was going to say swap for a Yorkshire tea bag or a Yorkshire pudding so a little disappointed but yeah, go for it!

Yeah, get the dog!

Standard of living will immeasurably improve when she ditches the joy sponge. I’d rather live in a tent than with some grumpy twat who didn’t appreciate me or value me in the slightest, it’s incredibly damaging.

I kept the dog when exH and I split. 100% recommend. Sadly he died last year (dog that is, wouldn't be sad if ex died). Will defo be getting another when time is right. Can't say that about a bloke. Won't be getting another of those.

If getting a new puppy, get them used from the start to having their teeth cleaned daily with a veterinary toothpaste- It’s often gum disease that makes dogs smell bad.
Dogs don’t mind tooth brushing if done from young age.
Also saves anaesthesia for “ Dentals”.

Great photos

The comedian Helen Thorn from the Scummy Mummies did similar after her husband cheated on her and he moved out.

She'd always wanted cats but couldn't because he was "allergic". I don't know how long it took after he moved out before she got her first cat, but it wasn't long! She now had two fur babies.

She wrote a book after her experience called Get Divorced, Be Happy - How becoming single turned out to be my happily ever after (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Get-Divorced-Be-Happy-becoming/dp/1785043692)

Life's too short to be miserable and you don't know what joys (other than a Yorkie!) you might find on the other side.

The grumpy old man will move out if you get another dog…? Get one, as fast as you can, @Pippyls67.

I can see only one potential flaw in your plan, which is that he is possibly full of hot air about the ‘me or the dog’ thing and he won’t actually leave but stay and be even grumpier as a result.

But if I were you, I’d risk it!!

Merry Christmas x

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I'm divorced and live with my dog.

Life is short. You're entitled to have a happy life so get rid of husband and get the dog.

Dog will bring so much to your life in terms of love and joy, unlike miserable old man.

Dog will make you laugh every day, unlike miserable old man.

Yorkies don't shed, and they are very clean little dogs. Get the dog.