Are Pets Ruining Your Marriage ?

Posted on June 28, 2008 in Marriage Problems, Tips for A Husband, Tips for A Wife

If you like pets and your partner does not like having pets, there surely will be sparks rising up in the air. In order to bring a happy ending to an argument that revolves around “Either this animal or I stay in this house”, have a look at these points.

Think From Your Partner’s point Of View: Your partner may have been brought up in a social situation where animals were always seen outside and not in their house. They may also view pets as a source of uncleanliness in the house or a source of germs and infections. This will help you understand why he /she does not want a pet.

Give them some time: If you are adamant enough to have a pet in your house, give your partner some time. Do not force things on him/her. Help them understand your love for animals and bear up with their grumbling for some days.

Do not Allow Pets To Come On Your Bed: This will surely drive your partner mad. Keep your pets out of your bedroom, to have some peace in the house.

Do Not approach your partner after cuddling Your pet: You cuddle and kiss your pet in front of your partner and then turning to him or her for a romantic chat will be frivolous. Your partner may not want to kiss the lips, which kissed the fluffy hair of an animal. Also, he/she may find you smelling like the pet and may immediately send you in for a bath.

Take Up the pet’s responsibility: Do not ask your partner to take care of the animal; it will only drive him/her nuts. In stead you take care of the animal, its food, the daily walks and cleaning up its mess etc.

Confine The Pet To A Particular Area: Confine our pet to a particular area of the house. Do not allow it roam through the entire house. This way your partner will be happy and also you. 

Keep these points in mind and have a lovely time with your pet.

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