She Walked Out Of A Family Reunion After Someone Brought Their Dog, Since She’s Severely Allergic
This woman’s 28-year-old husband frequently throws family reunions on an annual basis, and this year, her husband’s aunt hosted.
Her husband’s aunt has an enormous piece of property located in a rural area, and everyone was thrilled to get to catch up with one another.
One of her husband’s female cousins acquired a dog not too long ago, and her husband’s cousin loves this dog and brings the dog everywhere.
Not a single person mentioned the dog would be attending the family reunion along with the humans.
“Here’s the thing: I have a severe dog allergy,” she explained. “When I arrived at the reunion and saw the dog running around, I started feeling anxious.”
“I approached her and gently reminded her about my allergy, hoping she would understand and maybe keep the dog in a separate area.”
“Instead, she got defensive because she didn’t remember I had an allergy. But then, she told me she would keep the dog away.”
Her husband’s cousin actually did nothing to help her out and allowed the dog to run free. She did her best to have a good time, but an hour in, she was sneezing like crazy, and her eyes itched awfully.
She finally informed her husband that she had to leave the family reunion. While her husband understood, he asked if she could try to stay regardless of how physically uncomfortable she felt.
Mat Hayward – stock.adobe.com – illustrative purposes only, not the actual dog
She then stood firm with wanting to leave, and a few of her husband’s loved ones heard her. They accused her of ruining a fun time and blowing things out of proportion.
So, she drove home by herself, frustrated and lonely. Her husband stayed behind, and one of his family members gave him a ride later.
Her husband’s aunt ended up texting her to say she was dramatic, and her leaving the family gathering made everyone else uncomfortable.
Some people believe she should have gotten some allergy medication and not left the event. As for her husband, he’s irritated that she put him in the middle of things.
“He wasn’t supportive of my decision to leave early and made it clear that he was disappointed,” she said.
“He thought I should have tried harder to manage my allergies and stay for the sake of family unity. His lack of understanding added to my stress and made me feel even more isolated.”
“However, a few of his family members understood my situation and said I did the right thing by prioritizing my health. Now, I’m conflicted because I hate the idea of causing family tension and having this awkward situation with my husband, but I also feel like my concerns were valid.”
She’s left wondering if it was wrong of her to go home over the dog. What do you think?
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