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Advice on dp? I feel so torn..

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fluffy91 · 07/02/2011 15:17

He treats me wonderfully but he doesn't seem to have much compassion for anyone else that isn't connected to me.

Not bothered about charity/helping people in need/animals etc.

I'm a very compassionate person, can't stand cruelty and injustice. I will always help people out and im a big animal lover whilst he really dislikes them.

Am i overreacting here?
Being compassionate and having sympathy for other creatures is so important to me and I feel so torn because he's otherwise so perfect and so nice to me. But what good is being nice to me if isn't kind to others?
:(

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ItsGraceAgain · 08/02/2011 12:16

Fluffy, your question is really about where your deal-breakers are. You've not been involved with anyone who didn't share your values, so now you're having to examine whether this difference in attitudes is acceptable to you.

I couldn't love anyone who had right-wing politics. I'm not saying those politics shouldn't exist, or that I hate everyone whose beliefs are right of mine. Simply that my politics are a huge part of me, and I'm not happy sharing my life with anyone who doesn't get that part. It's not a judgement.

It took me years to figure it out, though! Congrats on recognising this issue and addressing it now :)

ItsGraceAgain · 08/02/2011 12:18

oops, x-posted with lots

Hullygully · 08/02/2011 12:20

I don't think anyone should do that to animals. It really isn't a good idea.

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