February 10, 2005
dogs are a plus, not a minus!
I got a kick out of reading last week's Ask Dog Lady column, and I suspect anyone who's ever dated a rabidly non-dog person will too. Here's an excerpt from Micca's letter:
I've been dating a guy for a year now that is so crazy about his dog. His office at work has the dog's pictures all over and in every corner. He also has the dog's portrait hanging on the wall of his house, framed pictures on many tables and he carries a snapshot in his wallet. He spends hours walking his dog on weekdays regardless how busy he is at work. And he gives more time walking the dog on weekends when he's off from work. Sometimes even though he's already been with the dog the whole day, he will still go back to his house after we have a dinner date just to walk the dog (again) before he can stay at my place.
He also makes comments how important that dog is to his life. I think all this is too much. Is there any chance his unusual love and attachment to his dog can be changed?
And here's a bit from Dog Lady's reply:
Micca, your aversion to dogs is an insurmountable boundary preventing you from having an intimate relationship with any dog-keeping guy. It doesn't make you a bad person, just a woman who prefers not weaving dog fur into the daily routines. People who have dogs love their animals and want to include them in the warp and woof of their social lives. Your boyfriend must wish you could effortlessly join him and the dog on their epic walks, or allow his pet to spend a night over at your place.
I think Dog Lady's first sentence is right on the money, not a surprise when you consider my first rule of dating is "love me, love my dog". I don't think I'd ever want to spend a great deal of my time with someone who was only willing to have me without Jarvis around -- we're a package deal.
Have you ever dated someone afraid of dogs or someone who hated dogs? And how did that go? Share your story in the comments!
P.S. There are a bunch of dating sites specifically targeted at pet owners, I can't speak from experience but DateMyPet.com is the one I've heard bandied about the most. Basic membership is free and paid is $9.95 a month.
posted by lia at 10:54 PM
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