He Finally Told His Wife To Stop Treating Their Dog Like A Baby And Start Caring For Their Real Son Instead
This man and his wife didn’t mean to have a child. However, his wife got pregnant anyway, and nine months ago, they welcomed their baby son into the world.
In addition to the three of them, they also have a Shih Tzu that is 3-years-old. And apparently, his wife absolutely adores the pup.
However, he’s begun to have a major issue with how his wife treats the dog versus their own son. According to him, it seems as though his wife is actually more attached to their four-legged friend than their actual baby.
“She prefers spending more time playing, feeding, and pampering the dog than caring for our child,” he revealed.
On top of that, his wife even refers to their pup as her “first child.”
So, while his wife spends her time buying new toys and even clothing for their pet, he is the only one buying the necessary items for their son.
Plus, his wife never fails to show the dog plenty of attention and affection. Yet, she doesn’t seem interested whatsoever in talking to their son, hugging him, praising his milestones, or encouraging him to develop, learn, and grow.
Watching this happen has obviously been very concerning for him, too. That’s why he has tried talking to his wife about the issue on numerous occasions. But every single time, she just became super defensive.
“And I’m getting tired of this situation,” he admitted.
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To him, it feels like his wife is intentionally neglecting to take care of their son and consciously putting their dog first. He even believes that she needs to get some professional help. However, she will not agree to see a therapist.
So, just yesterday, he seriously lost his patience and finally told his wife to quit treating their dog like a baby and start taking care of their son instead.
“I admit I went too far, and I said she’s being an irresponsible mother and harming our son, too,” he vented.
This only made his wife furious, and she accused him of being a real jerk. She also claimed that he had no right to “dictate” how she should raise their baby or pup.
And now, he hasn’t been able to stop wondering if he handled the situation the wrong way.
Do you agree that his wife’s behavior is concerning? Does it sound like she may be struggling and require professional help? How do you suggest he reconciles this situation?
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