AITA for telling my 9 month pr****nt GF, we are not getting rid of our 4 month old puppy just because she’s getting “overwhelmed”!
At 39 weeks pr****nt and on the brink of a new chapter, she made a spontaneous decision that changed their lives—a beautiful Golden Lab mix with captivating green eyes.
Though he’s a handful and the apartment feels small for his energy, there was never a single complaint from him about the surprise addition. But as the days pa*s, the weight of responsibility begins to show.
The exhaustion of pregnancy dims her ability to give the dog the attention he needs, leaving the burden to fall unevenly. What was once a shared commitment now feels like an overwhelming challenge she struggles to meet.
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The original poster (OP) feels deeply invested in the new dog, Cujo, both emotionally and financially, and is unwilling to compromise on keeping him, especially when presented with an ultimatum by his pr****nt partner.
The central conflict lies between the partner's current feeling of being overwhelmed and demanding the dog leave, and the OP's firm stance that the dog stays, based on his perception that his partner unilaterally took on the responsibility and is now avoiding it.
Given the high-stakes situation—a partner about to give birth issuing an ultimatum involving a pet—should the OP prioritize maintaining the relationship by capitulating to his partner's immediate emotional distress, or is he justified in standing firm on his commitment to the dog, considering the perceived pattern of his partner avoiding responsibilities?
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