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Boyfriend asks partner to give up dog before moving in
The advice column says she can keep her dog and still build a home with Gary, and suggests 30 years of dog-sitting support.
- A reader in their late 70s faces a relationship dilemma after partner Gary asked them to sell their house and move in together, though Gary wants the reader to give away their five-year-old dog.
- The couple has been inseparable for two years after meeting on a hiking trip, and their families have integrated well; however, the transition to living together has created unexpected conflict over the pet.
- Regarding pet care, the reader's small dog is five years old and house-trained, and they rely on a friend known for 30 years to care for the animal when traveling with Gary.
- Advice columnist Eric Thomas suggests the reader avoid selling their home unless financially necessary, noting "his wants shouldn't supersede yours" regarding inclusion of the dog in their potential shared life.
- Creating a shared home requires compromise and creative solutions; the reader could keep their house while spending more time at Gary's, allowing the couple to build their relationship without immediate loss.
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Asking Eric: Should I sell my house, give away my dog, for the chance of living with my boyfriend?
Dear Eric: My special friend and I are in our late 70’s and have lost our long-time spouses. We are blessed to have found each other on a hiking trip and for two years have been inseparable.
·Grand Rapids, United States
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Total News Sources16
Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center13Last UpdatedBias Distribution81% Center
Bias Distribution
- 81% of the sources are Center
81% Center
L 19%
C 81%
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