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A second date with a guy revealed he did not want any animals. He didn't like them or see the reason why people would have them.
That's a red alert for me.
Someone who can't empathize or like animals is only a step away from feeling the same way about different human beings, etc.
I'm not saying you have to be an animal hoarder or something, but there's something off about that.
It's probably unfair of me to say; it's just been my personal experience that people who don't like animals tend to have a little bit of a sociopathic, self-absorbed side to them...
That's a red alert for me.
Someone who can't empathize or like animals is only a step away from feeling the same way about different human beings, etc.
I'm not saying you have to be an animal hoarder or something, but there's something off about that.
It's probably unfair of me to say; it's just been my personal experience that people who don't like animals tend to have a little bit of a sociopathic, self-absorbed side to them...
I'm watching that show Animal Hoarders on tv right now. It's insane.
I'm yet to see a house with animals that doesn't smell to some degree... !
Come on over, then. We bathe and brush our dogs incessantly and the only carpet in the house is in places they aren't allowed to go (not that it matters - they are housetrained), like the bedrooms, gym, etc.
lol Sierra you should come to my house. I GUARANTEE it doesn't smell. I would just die. She has debateable breath from time to time but that's it.
She does have very regular baths though and I keep her in a puppy cut with short hair. It helps that she's white so we HAVE to keep her clean.
We actually try to encourage her to sleep in the bedroom with us (but not in our bed), but she prefers sleeping in her bag.
She comes into bed for cuddles in the morning for 5 to 10 minutes only. If I was with someone who didn't want her in the bed at all I would be fine with it. I don't like having a dog on my bed when I'm trying to sleep at all either.
Well, if it's just one and well taken care of, it can be bearable... I've lived with one cat, too, for a while. The litter box still smells, though, and there's always some litter scattered. It's an ugly sight, too. I like my laundry room to smell like laundry detergent, not like pee & poop. Not very fond of throw-ups, either.
Pets/no pets is just another level of compatibility that needs to be addressed as you date. There's nothing inherently wrong with not wanting pets. I'm an animal lover myself, but I can admit they are a lot of work and they do smell at times. If you love them, it's worth it, but just because someone doesn't want pets, I don't think it makes them heartless or cold any more than someone who doesn't want kids or doesn't like motorcycles or doesn't like skiing. It's a personal preference.
I've known people who were extremely loving towards their pets but rather cold and unkind to human family members. I've known very caring, selfless individuals who just weren't wild about animals. I don't think there's always a correlation.
I agree. You can see some people in the childfree threads, talking about how annoying and disgusting children are, and how parents are all miserable and broke, who ALSO post on the pet forums about how they just spent five grand on their gerbil's surgery because he is part of the family. Perspective is funny.
I am lying in bed with a purring cat on me. I like cats. Dogs not so much (sorry, dogwalker). I don’t think "no animals" would be a dealbreaker, but I am glad we have a cat.
I agree. You can see some people in the childfree threads, talking about how annoying and disgusting children are, and how parents are all miserable and broke, who ALSO post on the pet forums about how they just spent five grand on their gerbil's surgery because he is part of the family. Perspective is funny.
I am lying in bed with a purring cat on me. I like cats. Dogs not so much (sorry, dogwalker). I don’t think "no animals" would be a dealbreaker, but I am glad we have a cat.
Well, if it's just one and well taken care of, it can be bearable... I've lived with one cat, too, for a while. The litter box still smells, though, and there's always some litter scattered. It's an ugly sight, too. I like my laundry room to smell like laundry detergent, not like pee & poop. Not very fond of throw-ups, either.
I can't fault you for this...it grosses me out, too. LOL
Well, if it's just one and well taken care of, it can be bearable... I've lived with one cat, too, for a while. The litter box still smells, though, and there's always some litter scattered. It's an ugly sight, too. I like my laundry room to smell like laundry detergent, not like pee & poop. Not very fond of throw-ups, either.
I find cat litter gross too - one reason why I might enjoy having a cat in the UK but would never have one in the US.
Throw up... yeah. Have to agree on that! I guess the advantage of a tiny pet is that any mess tends to be tiny too.
I have a really weak stomach and even I can deal with most situations. Plus I guess there's that same thing as with kids - it's different when it's yours.
Our furniture and rugs are not pet friendly at all. But you literally wouln't know that we have a pet to look at our stuff. We are really lucky though. I'm sure training & plenty of exercise make a huge difference, but we're just lucky that her temprement seems to fit us so well.
One of my best girl friends doesn't get on with animals and even she does well with our dog - we just make sure she's nowhere near the dining table when we eat. She doesn't beg but I think she gets skeaved at the thought of a dog anywhere near food which I TOTALLY understand. I've seen people let their dog eat of plates used for humans. I could never eat there again!
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