Okay, so we have all heard that there are "cat people" and "dog people". I consider myself a member of both camps. I bring this up because now that we are enjoying some Spring-like weather, I see an increase in the number of people walking their dogs and taking their dogs with them to the store, etc. Four words "spring" to mind: I Want a Dog!!!!!! "Well, Lisa", you say "Why don't you just go to the shelter and adopt one of those beautiful canines?". I wish it were that simple, because I would love to do that! Devin would love for me to do that as well. There is only one monkey wrench in this plan, and that is my husband. He is SO not a dog person. He loves our two cats (as do I), but her really does not like dogs at all. In all of our years together, I have never figured out whether he is scared of them or just doesn't like them. When we visit relatives that have dogs, he recoils when a dog approaches to greet him. Let me say that I am not trying to make fun of him for this. I'm just saying that, as someone who grew up with dogs and adores them, it frustrates me that I can't go to a shelter and bring home a dog that needs love and care. We have the room for a dog, and I am home during the day to care for it, after all. I guess part of the frustration comes from the fact that he has the final say on whether we have a dog or not, or that he feels that he does. I have people who tell me to just go ahead and get a dog and he will have to deal with it, but I have always rejected that idea out of respect for him. I always think of his stories of his ex-wives and how they never respected his needs and how they did what they wanted regardless of what he wanted, and because of that I have never wanted to push the dog issue. However, we have been together for almost 14 years now, married for 12 of those, and I am starting to wonder, what about what I want in this issue? I am not his ex-wives, and I think I have more than proven over the years that his needs are as important to me as my own, and I have shown him the respect I want to receive in return. Okay, now this is starting to sound like a rant against my husband, which is not what I intended. I am only talking about the issue of dogs and how we disagree on them. Other than that issue, Tom is a wonderful husband who makes my happiness a priority, tells me I'm beautiful everyday and works hard to provide for Devin and I. He really is awesome and I couldn't ask for a better man to spend my life with and raise a son with. I just want a dog and wanted to whine about it, that's all! :) Now I am done with that....for now, that is!
With that said, I have to add that I have two cats that I LOVE! They are almost 12 years old, and are so affectionate and sweet. They really are "mommy's kitties" because they like me best. That could be due to the fact that Tom and Devin tease and taunt the cats whenever they can, but I know Tom and Dev love the cats, too.
Take care!
What about a little dog?? Would he be willing to give that a try? Did he have a bad experience with dogs? You could get a little cat sized dog. Or you could try crying. :)
ReplyDeleteWould he be willing to go to the shelter and just look? If you promised you wouldn't pressure him?
We are in the opposite situation, we all want a dog, but don't really have the room, or the money to take care of one now.
Someday we will both have dogs, I just know it!