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Originally Posted by Plumprincess
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My husband was jealous of my pets and tried to take my time with them away. I remember when I had my bunny Rex on the bed and was petting him and playing with him my husband walked in the room with disgust on his face. My Rex was old and his health was failing, I lost him shortly after. I was glad I didn't listen and had that time with Rex because now I won't see him until the end........
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I think it says a lot about a person if they are jealous of pets. I had an ex (a selfish, self-centered alcoholic) who wanted me to say that I loved her more than I loved my elderly cats. She was hugely offended that I would not - they had been with me for over a decade! The kind of love you have for a cat is not the same as a love for a partner...it's not a competition. My current boyfriend has a dog he dearly loves and when he first met my dog, who is very frightened of men, he spent a half hour sitting on the floor waiting for her to feel brave enough to come and say hello. That is when I knew for sure he was the right one for me! A partner who is jealous of your love for pets will be jealous of your children too. It sounds like being an hour away is good for everyone involved.