Hi,
Hubby brought home a 5 month puppy (not sure of breed) for a few hours. I made him take it back.

I was at my girl friend's house when he called me to tell me his friend had a puppy to get rid of. I said, "Listen very carefully. No F'king Way!!"

Then hubby called a few hours later to say that he and the dog were home in our apt. and happy. He was sure that I would fall in love with the dog. He wanted a trial period of a week or at least a night. (What part of "No F'king Way" does he not understand!!!! ) I almost felt like I had to protect myself in the household after I made a statement like that and he ignored me. Yes, this is minor drama. But still real and a bit silly too.

I came home, played with the dog, told him the dog was cute and lovely, and then explained to hubby all the reasons why he can't have a dog, especially a 5 month old puppy. Mostly, we're not home during the day for the dog. More importantly, I don't want any dog. And hubby grew up overseas in a culture that considers dogs bad. So he is not used to dogs. I would have to train him and the dog. And yes, hubby is motivated to learn about dogs but I am not motivated teach.

I felt very bad but I made him get on the phone with the "friend" and bring the dog back. This was just before midnight. But screw it. The friend can't force me to take a freaking dog.

Hubby is sooooooooo disappointed even now. Before he went to bed, he asked me to think about it.....because we can still go back and get the dog.

I promised that at some future date we can have a dog.
When I read what I wrote here, it sounds pathetic. I just can't handle the drama.

I guess I should picture trying to explain this to my therapist. She would agree with my decision on no dog. She thinks that I have done a good job managing my life with what I have to work with.

Mari