Would you want your (future) SO to have pets or to not have pets?

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Guess which one I'd choose (if you know me)

DaveJord · Accepted Answer

All depends on the person and the pet. I got to be honest, I used to joke that the only thing I needed to know about a woman is how many cats does she have.

I used to say it kiddingly, but after years of unsuccessfully trying to date proud pet moms... my personal experience is that proud pet moms are a bit unstable. I mean animals are not people, which is why we love them so much. It's a relationship where you can be 100% selfish and in control of it at all times. So yeah, people are people, you can't treat people or expect people to be like a dog or cat and expect them to just take it and keep coming back for more.

So its 100% healthy to own and love pets, but honestly there's a point where it becomes borderline obsessive. In the dating world it really limits things you can do, when you have to have pet friendly accommodations everywhere you go. Or they stress over being seperated from their dog for few days. I mean it speaks to a person's emotional state, and honestly, I don't want to have to plan a entire trip around a dog or a person that can't enjoy something without stress about their dog.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Depends on the pet. Probably not snakes, though as long as they weren't dangerous or mean or a lot of upkeep, I could maybe get used to it. I'm allergic to dogs, cats, Guinea pigs, hamsters, and birds (fur and feathers).

I have had turtles for ages. Great pets, if you're allergic to fur - and if you play with them and treat them well, they're usually kind of fun (though they have different personalities), and they're usually fairly low maintenance and for not having a "social gene" they can be fairly intelligent.

midnightmoon05 · Accepted Answer

We talked about it back and forth before we got married and after we got married…we want a pet…but we want our freedom more… so there you go.

Pinay_ako · Accepted Answer

Yes 🙌 like pets. It’s my dog’s 4th year death anniversary. I miss him 😔 everyday

megabamse · Answer

Because i travel a lot, and will continue to travel even in a relationship. Then who will watch the pets? It's going to be a big Hassel everytime to find someone to watch the pets. And then we might not be able to say away as long as we would like because of the pets. It will cost extra to travel just because of the "pet sitters" and it's a potential emotional "trauma" for the pets. I say having pets is not worth it at all when you travel as much as i do.

Quigly · Answer

Pets are for Children and housewives since they are home all day. You shouldn't have pets if you don't have time for pets. Too many people get pets only for them to end up at the pound cause they don't want responsibility or don't have the time. I want my SO to be a responsible pet owner or not an owner.

Wraith_Cemetery · Answer

It's only a problem when she cannot control the massive dog she has. I mention this because I've seen it all the time. I've seen so many girls around the neighbourhood with huge dogs that bark and nip at people, dragging her all over the place because she doesn't know how to handle it.

If the dog is well-trained and obedient then there's no issue.

electromagnetic · Answer

My partner is allergic to fur of most animals. We don’t have plans of getting fur pets. We do have a tank of fish though.

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

Dogs, no

Snakes, probably not

Spiders, not before I’m dead

Any other insects, probably not

Birds, IM DA BIGGEST BIRD

Tigers, No

Lions, No

Dolphin, no thank you

But CATS… YEESSSASKSKAIDJNEM2XKSKSKSKSKS CHUNKY

CubsterShura · Answer

I'm indifferent. He can have pets. I don't have any pets myself though.

TheUniqueOne96 · Answer

It depends what kind of pet, like I wouldn't mind a cat, as I've already got some. I just don't want them to kiss the pets on the mouth, eat something that their pet has taken a bite out of, etc.

Pyrofox · Answer

I'd be cool with them having pets so long as they don't try to trap me in the relationship using their pet as leverage for me to like have to stay. >.>

Reem12345reem · Answer

im scared of animals and pets so no , one time my family bought a cat and I couldn't go eat or go to the toilet I even moved the place where I sleep in and stayed isolated

Potteplante · Answer

As long as they're not in the mink business - that shit is smelly asf. If that ever gets established again.

Poppymarie · Answer

I couldn’t live without pets! Thankfully my partner is just as much of a cat person as I am, and now we have three kitties 😄

OfMiceandMen · Answer

I'm good either way. If they have dogs then hopefully the dog is friendly bc my pups are friendly to everyone.

worldscolide · Answer

I always said if she doesn't like my cats she is not the one.. My wife never had pets before I met her.. When we started dating my cat midnight became inseparable from her.

The_Shadow_Dweller · Answer

I have a cat and a male cat (more like a small tiger) that I share with my neighbour. They live with us and them as well. Pretty good!

Simslover92 · Answer

I would prefer if he didn't so we could get a pet together.

MementoMori777 · Answer

Yea pets are good for the soul, they have love, compassion, innocence and loyalty, these are positive vibes that can help a human feel better

RavVid · Answer

Not having pets is a bad sign. It is sort of saying they don't have ability to have a relationship.

Anonymous · Answer

Definitely have a dog. I love them and they are just great excuses to spend more time together out on a walk with the dog.

Redstang88 · Answer

Absolutely. I love dogs, but can’t have one of my own with my career choice. Last ex had the sweetest little pittie, loved that dog

AsaKyo · Answer

Ehh, maybe a cat or a small to medium sized dog or a gecko or something maybe Nothing more than that

cth96190 · Answer

There is no place in my life for a woman who does not love animals as much as I do.

MikeTheBartender · Answer

I can't have a dog because my hours, I would love it if my future girlfriend or wife has one.

DJB72 · Answer

Dogs, goldfish and chickens as pets. Other animals for meat 🐰🐷🐮🐗🐖🐏🐃🐔🐓

red324 · Answer

If it's a behaved dog sure, but if it's a come home and suddenly I have 3 sofas kind of dog then no.

Anonymous · Answer

Dogs are "mans" best friend not womens. And we all know the correlation between women and cats.

zagor · Answer

I'd rather we got a pet together, otherwise it would always be HER pet.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

It doesn't really matter to be honest, as long as it's not something gross or creepy

peedy · Answer

I don't want anyone that doesn'tlike pets/animals they are not dumb and they love us and they work for free

Anonymous · Answer

my ex brought a cat and the cat made a big hole on my couch. and my friend brought a dog and he was so demanding. I will get a bird maybe

TallAnon · Answer

I currently don't have pets, but would like one in the future. If they have a cute one, all good with me.

Sparkie460 · Answer

My wife and I have always had cats and dogs even while we were growing up

Likes2drive · Answer

I don’t have any pets, but it doesn’t matter if they do

PointTaken · Answer

I like pets. Any kind. I grew up on a small farm so we had many different animals.

Inquisitive98 · Answer

It wouldn’t bother me!’I am just not a fan of cats

Twalli · Answer

We're going to have dogs (only 1 at a time though).

Nigjt · Answer

As long as she can help me take care of them and walk them feed them and other things. God Bless

Anonymous · Answer

Is a house really a home if you and the wife don't have two kids and two dogs running around making nose and having fun on a Saturday morning?

alearningboy · Answer

If you want to have pets like in BDSM I dont know, but for me at home I dont wanna have pets.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Either have or be open to pets.

RockyHammock · Answer

I love pets, so yeah, bring em out!

Jamie05rhs · Answer

I would like to have pets, definitely.

Alchemizt · Answer

I don't mind. I myself have pets at home.

Stevefiveo · Answer

I'm allergic to all animals.

shortster · Answer

No pets. I am allergic.

Britney04 · Answer

Have pets and must like cats.

Yucy_Gluttony · Answer

Petsssss Pets!

Anonymous · Answer

either one is fine

motownplayer2000 · Answer

Nope.

Iron_Man · Answer

I love pets

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