Over Half Of Us Would Break Up With Our Partner If Our Dogs Didnt Like Them

I like dogs, but I wouldnt really describe myself as a dog person.

You see, other than my goldfish, I didnt really grow up with pets, so I dont really know how to act around dogs. Im not super scared of them, and I definitely dont dislike them. In fact, I think theyre cute. But Im just painfully awkward around them.

And literally nothing gives my friends more joy than watching me uncomfortably try my best to pet a dog. ITS NOT MY FAULT; I JUST DONT KNOW HOW.

I didnt think much about this deficiency of mine until I read the results of this study by Rover.com, the nations largest network of five-star pet sitters and dog walkers.

It turns out, a whopping 54 percent of those with a significant other would END THEIR RELATIONSHIP because their dog didnt approve of their partner.

Luckily, my boyfriend doesnt have a dog, so I dont think I need to worry too much about this issue.

BUT I really didnt think my awkwardness with dogs was going to do anything more than warrant a few more embarrassing pictures and videos of me on my friends phones.

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Beyond the possible demise of your relationship, the survey also found some other interesting stats about dog owners in relationships.

For instance, a quarter of dog ownershave actually brought their pet on a date. And honestly, this isnt such a bad idea if youre trying to weed out the people your dog doesnt like nice and quickly.

Dog owners are also HUGE on taking pictures of their pets so huge that a large majority of them (65 percent) admitted to taking more pics of their dog than they did of their partner.

I can totally believe this because whos actually sitting around snapping pictures of their significant other all day long?

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Finally, 47 percent of dog owners with significant others admitted they would have a harder time leaving their dog for a week than they would leaving their human partner.

Frankly, thats a little weird to me, and seems likea giant F U to your apparently subpar human partner. THERE, I SAID IT.

But even if I dont understand it completely, it seems like dog owners have taken their relationships with their dogs to the next level. According to Rover.com, this data suggests more people view their dogs as companions, rather than things that they own.

Brandie Gonzales, pet lifestyle expert for Rover, explains,

[Young people]shower their dogs with attention and splurge on expensive gifts because their dog is their best friend, and they want to be their dogs best friend too. Dog people are deeply concerned about their dogs feelings and well-being. And were seeing that reflected in everything from how people name their dog to what they feed them, and the type of pet care they prefer.

Soyes, people, if youre dating someone with a dog, consider yourselves warned. Stock up on chew toys and whatever else dogs like because your BAE very well might dump you if you dont get the approval of their pup.

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