Man Wants To Know If Sitting For An Ex's Dog Is Considered Cheating, Reddit Weighs In

The man and his ex-girlfriend agreed that he can still sit for the dog whenever she's away on a trip.

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• Published in Interesting
• September 11, 2022

Though breakups are tough, and your love for your ex-partner may disappear, it is still possible that you still love their dog. In fact, some might say that dog love is even stronger after a breakup because it's a pure and unbridled form of love that doesn't require anything from you except some cuddles and belly rubs.

If you're struggling with the idea of never seeing your ex's dog again, there are some things you can do that might help you feel better. Remember that the dog loves you, too.

It's not just about one-sided love; your ex's dog probably misses you just as much as you miss him or her. If it's possible to stay in touch with your ex to ask for updates about the dog, go for it!

It's a good way to stay connected to something you love, even if you're not able to see the dog in person. If you have any pictures of the two of you together, make sure to keep them visible.

You'll remember the happy moments you shared together. It will be a reminder that the dog still loves you, even if you're not together anymore.

Fortunately, some people still allow their ex-partners to bond with their dogs. After all, the breakup isn't their pet's fault.

But what if it's a new partner who stands in the way? A man recently experienced this unfortunate situation.

The man only sat for his ex's dog, whom he dearly misses, but his current partner is accusing him of cheating. So is it wrong of him to still care for a pet of an ex?

Let's see how Redditors reacted.

The original poster (OP) explains his situation to the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) subreddit.

Since his ex is away on a trip, he decided to sit for the dog.

His current partner isn't too happy about it. She even considers the act as cheating.

Loving the dog adopted with an ex doesn't equate to still loving the ex.

If it were a child, would she still consider the situation as cheating?

Another proof that you can love a dog's ex without loving your ex

Maybe it wouldn't have come to this if the OP explained the situation beforehand.

There's not much interaction with the ex in such a situation. Why consider it cheating?

The OP's current girlfriend needs to read this.

The OP's current partner isn't mature enough to accept the situation.

Some Redditors consider the girlfriend's overreaction a red flag.

Someone's not ready for a mature relationship.

The girlfriend shouldn't stop the OP from having dog friends.

A Redditor suggesting an extreme solution

Sitting a dog's ex is not cheating!

Smells like insecurity.

Smells like jealousy too.

The dog may be connected to the ex, but in the end, it's not cheating.

Even the Redditors cannot understand the girlfriend's logic.

The OP's attachment to the dog is something that his partner needs to understand. He took care of it after all!

The girlfriend's view of the situation: warped.

Why is she jealous of a dog?

Just because a relationship with an ex didn't work out doesn't mean that you can't still have a place in your heart for their dog. As Redditors have attested, it's pretty common to continue to love an ex's dog even after the relationship is over.

We hope the girlfriend realizes that the OP can love the dog without having feelings for his ex.

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