Lady Vet Asks If She's Doing Something Wrong As Her BF Finds It Disgusting That She Kisses Her Dog

"I don't want to throw a year long relationship away..."

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• February 9, 2024

It's probably okay to get licked occasionally if both you and your dog are in good health. But most pets are safer when they receive a peck on top of the head, according to experts.

OP's boyfriend has a problem with her kissing her dog, but let's delve into the story proper so you understand the OP's side of the story. The OP loves animals, and she has owned a multitude of different pets over the years.

The OP's childhood dog dying was such a significant event for her that she decided she would become a veterinarian. The OP rescued her dog when he was roughly 2 years old from an abusive situation.

The dog just turned 8 years old, and they have been through a lot together. The OP has moved four times with the dog to new cities where she has had no friends, and he has been the one constant in her life.

The OP met her boyfriend Matt online, and he claimed to also be really into dogs, although he doesn't have one himself. The relationship has been really good, as he's kind, sweet, and caring.

They moved in together, and he insisted that the dog sleep on the floor, which, of course, the OP was fine with. The OP gave her dog a quick kiss on the top of his head, but Matt absolutely freaked out upon seeing it.

He starts a rant about how it's "disgusting" to kiss a dog, and you can read the full story below.

The headline

OP's childhood dog dying was such a significant event for her

OP's boyfriend doesn't do his fair share of chores around the house

He demanded to know if the OP kisses other people's dogs at work

OP's dog is as important to her as any of her human friends

The OP leaves a summary for those who couldn't read the full story

My boyfriend thinks giving my dog a kiss, or letting him in the bed is disgusting. Am I overreacting when I want to break up over this? Am I the gross one?

And the comments from other Redditors roll in...

This comment is coming from a veterinarian as well

The OP's not overreacting neither is she gross

The dog must be an adult dog

This Redditor doesn't see a problem with that

OP's job is about animals

Matt did lie to the OP in an attempt to stay

OP's BF seems to be someone who doesn't like animals, but her job involves animals. Some Redditors believe OP's boyfriend only claimed to be an animal person to give himself an advantage when wooing her.

They also said that a real animal lover wouldn't be concerned about the whole "you kiss the dog!" thing. The OP was advised to talk to her BF about how she feels about the circumstance and to end the relationship if he is unable to make concessions.

Maryjane