The perfect time to have pets with your partner.
You've been spending a lot of time with that special someone who makes you feel a thousand different things. Every day is better than the last; you don't see yourself leaving their side for long, and you're starting to wonder, is it time to have a child? Because in these modern times, getting together with your partner to get a pet is like preparing and previewing the future. How much support will you give each other, how responsible will you be, how much will you care for it? All these questions and more will be revealed as time goes by, giving you an idea of what your partner will be like in the slightly more distant future.
Commitment:
There are many things to consider. First things first, are you a dog person or a cat person? Of course, there are many more options, but these two are the most popular, and for good reason. These little animals have been with us in our homes since time immemorial. They play with us, show us their love, and enjoy spending time with us.
Taking care of another life, whether it's of the same species or not, is a huge commitment and something that must be taken seriously. Whether it's a rabbit, a bird, a fish, or whatever, you have to be on top of it.
Responsibilities:
I'm talking about visits to the vet, taking them for walks, playing with them, feeding them, dressing them (if necessary), and especially giving them lots of love from us.
It's not a decision to be taken lightly; you should set aside a few hours to have a conversation with your partner and sit down to discuss whether you're ready. Because there are many things to consider:
Do you live together? Do you work? Do you have the time? Do you have the desire? Do you have the space? Do you have transportation? Why do you want to take this step?
The latter is very important (not that the rest isn't), why do you want to have a pet together?
Love:
It's essential to know the reason for getting a pet with your partner beforehand. The desire or urge can arise at any point in the relationship, at completely random moments. Perhaps you see a couple your own age walking a dog in the park, or you know a couple who have a pet together and seem very happy.
Maybe you fantasize about it, maybe you express it to your partner. Whether you keep it to yourself or not, at some point you're going to end up talking about it. You might have been thinking about it for a while, looking for the right moment to propose, and out of the blue, on a "random" date, the other person proposes.
Sit down and have the conversation about the responsibilities and commitment that having him will entail, but for the rest, you're covered. The love you have for each other is reinforced by the question, because it means you see yourselves together for a long time to come.
There's no exact time; you don't have to wait until they're 3, or until they've met their parents, or until they're living together. It's not a fixed step in a relationship; it can be interchangeable and adapt to their lifestyle and their type of love.
The perfect moment is when both of you want it, you will know when you are ready.
Commitment:
There are many things to consider. First things first, are you a dog person or a cat person? Of course, there are many more options, but these two are the most popular, and for good reason. These little animals have been with us in our homes since time immemorial. They play with us, show us their love, and enjoy spending time with us.
Taking care of another life, whether it's of the same species or not, is a huge commitment and something that must be taken seriously. Whether it's a rabbit, a bird, a fish, or whatever, you have to be on top of it.
Responsibilities:
I'm talking about visits to the vet, taking them for walks, playing with them, feeding them, dressing them (if necessary), and especially giving them lots of love from us.
It's not a decision to be taken lightly; you should set aside a few hours to have a conversation with your partner and sit down to discuss whether you're ready. Because there are many things to consider:
Do you live together? Do you work? Do you have the time? Do you have the desire? Do you have the space? Do you have transportation? Why do you want to take this step?
The latter is very important (not that the rest isn't), why do you want to have a pet together?
Love:
It's essential to know the reason for getting a pet with your partner beforehand. The desire or urge can arise at any point in the relationship, at completely random moments. Perhaps you see a couple your own age walking a dog in the park, or you know a couple who have a pet together and seem very happy.
Maybe you fantasize about it, maybe you express it to your partner. Whether you keep it to yourself or not, at some point you're going to end up talking about it. You might have been thinking about it for a while, looking for the right moment to propose, and out of the blue, on a "random" date, the other person proposes.
Sit down and have the conversation about the responsibilities and commitment that having him will entail, but for the rest, you're covered. The love you have for each other is reinforced by the question, because it means you see yourselves together for a long time to come.
There's no exact time; you don't have to wait until they're 3, or until they've met their parents, or until they're living together. It's not a fixed step in a relationship; it can be interchangeable and adapt to their lifestyle and their type of love.
The perfect moment is when both of you want it, you will know when you are ready.
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