Moselle

Ideally, I would love to have another two dogs in the house, not all 7 of them. As far as divorcing him over this matter......I don't think so as this is the only hitch that we have.....there is every possibility that your hubby may have qualities about him that I would baulk at, lol.

That's so true Fleuri. He isn't controlling and those that claim he is are simply harbouring grudges due to having differing views in the past. I would not be one to put up with someone that was controlling. I know that he is an absolutely wonderful man in every way and that is why we are still together. I bet there are men out there that would love all 7 dogs but may have other idiosyncrasies that I would not be able to tolerate. If that is the only thing I have to complain about then I am lucky.

;) I asked my OH if he could see a chip on my shoulder. He said he cant see one on either shoulder. Scuse me...have to go and kill a lentil for dinner Couldn't resist So, you mean to say that you actually needed confirmation that you did not have a chip on your shoulder? That would go to say that you don't trust your own instincts? A friend of mine just called to let me know what you posted and I found it tooooooooooo funny. She was laughing so hard herself!

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This is a public forum. I'll post in any thread I like. I wasnt responding to you - I was responding to Aziah. I am really curious though - where did you become a Psychologist? Last reply to you, Aziah, Rev. Jo and you will be on my ignore list as it seems that you all have a chip on your shoulder. I have worked as a psychologist for 20 yrs. Don't care to figure out what you are inferring by asking me "where" I have become one, that is none of your business. You might as well be talking amongst yourselves now.....or keep yourself occupied as to how you are going to go about killing your own meat!

I will have you on the ignore list after this thread as it seems that this is nothing short of a merry go round of bullshit. I am a woman.....what have I said, on this thread, that proves negative towards women? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ! The only comment that you found insulting was that I don't take to women hunters, so keep on casting stones, why don't you??? That was some time ago and you are still obsessed with it!

HA??? You are on a tangent, RJ....just relax and smell the roses, lol. Ideally I would have preferred to have a couple more dogs in the house but having said that doesn't indicate that I am feeling miserable about it all. Being happy in a relationship is about compromising. The thread is based upon curiosity as to what other blokes are like when it comes to this issue. There are things that I don't like my OH doing and guess what? he is more than obliging ;)

Little tearies. I was under the distinct impression that you had me on the ignore list, doesnt appear to be that way. I was wondering how long before you would make your appearance felt? Now, what happened to practicing what you are preaching? Given that I am in a good mood today, I will forego the treated pine and offer you a cuttlebone instead, that should keep you occupied all of 3 mins......thereafter find something else to do rather than pestering me all the time.

It is no surprise Aziah given the line of work that I am in. I expected no less. It's ridiculous how some people just harbour grudges forever! THe difference between myself and a couple of other posters is that at least I don't resort to making up stories just to win a point! How pathetic really.... ;)

You are too ridiculous for words, sounds as though you need to build a bridge, just get over it, will ya? THe only complaint my hubby has is about having more than two dogs in the house! That is not to say that he controls me in every facet of our marriage! I have learnt to compromise when it comes to this ONE issue, aside from that he is wonderful in every way, a more considerate man and loving man would be hard to find.

I really think you are acting a little delusional today.......who ever said that women who kill their own meat are "heathens"?????? ;) I don't think religion has anything to do with hunting,

I dislike the idea of hunting, I just have a soft spot for animals and have no time for hunting especially. My mother comes from a farming background in which they killed their own meat although this did not happen all that often but it did happen nevertheless. Mum has never killed animals and could not bring herself to do this. There was a time when dad would have liked to keep meat rabbits but I recall kicking up a stink and it never went ahead albeit I don't think that dad had it in him to kill animals. My aunt's husband did kill his own meat namely chooks, ducks & rabbits; I felt a certain amount of disdain knowing that this was happening. YES....I still feel the same way as I did a few weeks ago pertaining to the thread on ferreting but not so much about the actual deed but more so that a certain amount of sarcasm was thrown into the equation when it came to killing rabbits; my notion is that if you want to do it then just do it but don't be crass about it. As for women killing their own meat....it still makes my stomach turn......perhaps because I happen to be a softie when it comes to that sort of thing. You are delusional in thinking that I allow men to control me.....I have NEVER posted anything that would imply that. Edited to add.....that there is no point in rehashing the same 'ole, same 'ole...RJ; So what if you and I differ in our opinions when it comes to this sort of thing? is that reason enough for you to say that I allow men to control me? stop making stories, will you?

I would be playing fetch.....but it is raining so heavily that they will have to make do in exercising themselves and given that they don't like getting wet.....they're not complaining, lol. Given that I live on acreages, they have a vast space to frolick and run to their heart's content....right now, they're happy to be snuggling on their bed under the verandah....

;) 1950's housewife? I have a career RJ, lol.....not your typical housewife at all. Nah, my whole family is vastly different....although as I said my brother is over the top when it comes to dogs and only to dogs and thank god he is the only one that is so extreme pertaining to dogs. I have more than my say....you are seriously mistaken about me RJ.....It is moments like these that I am grateful that I do have a strong bladder otherwise I would be sitting on a wet patch right now given that I am laughing so hard! I have learnt the art of compromising as I have matured, that is all.....and he has had to compromise in allowing my two dogs on the bed and even on my pillow. If he was to have had his way.....there would have been no dogs in the house let alone in bed!

Your brother is an angel in comparison to mine. My brother grew up with a german shepherd that he adored along with cats but for whatever reason he has changed.....for the worse! He has no tolerance for dogs whatsoever He will not go near dogs claiming they are ridden with disease, this applies to all dogs ;) . His ex wife wanted a puppy but he said NO WAY! If I go to visit my parents and he happens to be around, I have to leave my dogs in the backyard otherwise there would be hell to pay! His idea of the ideal pet is an aquariam. He and I are no longer close due to his dictatorial ways!

That is a given, no choice on that one, although he did suggest that I rehome some of them, he was given a slice of my opinion on that one. ;) how many do you have? 7

OMG, so sorry to hear that fifi, what a shocker that must have been for you.

It's a sore point with him, RJ....he isn't in the habit of controlling my life in any other aspect though.

My OH would be able to tell them apart, enough said that I have given him the nickname of "sniffer dog".

That is a given, no choice on that one, although he did suggest that I rehome some of them, he was given a slice of my opinion on that one. ;)

Nah, not controlling, he just has a thing about animals in the house. He wasn't brought up with animals and it just so happens that he was never involved with anyone that had animals of any kind.

Oh, gotta love them goldens. I lost my GR on the 13th November, heartwrenching stuff, still trying to come to grips with it, miss her totally. Many many more happy years to you and Honey, she is BEAUTIFUL, I would just love to be able to reach out and touch her.

OMG that's so funny !! I guess if they were extra staffies of the same colour they'd just blend !!! We have a deal, he doesn't care how many dogs I have or how much of our food budget goes on the dogs, as long as he can have his running account at the computer shop to buy bits for his toys !!! fifi My OH has said exactly the same thing to me Fifi! Only he also added his xbox addiction to that as well. I actually just went and asked my OH what would happen to him if he ever told me to keep the dogs outside, his reply "Um you would probebly make me sleep outside....." ;) Bless him he's a good boy. I'm very lucky, my OH adores dogs and is actually getting into the show scene himself But I'm like Poodlefan, I don't compramise about my passions. I had the same notion in that I always thought that no matter who I got involved with, he would have to make do but sometimes some things are easier said than done and you have to learn to make compromises. If he was an a*hole he would have been shown the door in no uncertain manner.

He'd leave you over that? I'm the one that has to be practical when it comes to animals, my OH would keep all 4 of these dumped kittens we have right now, so I don't have an issue with him and pets. Your OH sounds more like your dad moselle. Well, I presume he would, not 100% sure though. I know that he would be constantly nagging about it if he did opt to stay although I doubt it. I do wish I was allowed more dogs in the house but accept it as he is a really nice person in so many other ways.

Lucky you! I clean the house, he would help but given that he works full time and I am at home atm, I make it my task to do the chores, that hasn't made an ounce of difference though. If your dogs mean that much to you and you want them all inside, do it. I can't see how or why people live together when they are apparently at opposite poles, when it comes to pet ownership. It's so much eaier and nicer to love and live with someone who is like minded when it comes to the pets Given that we do get along with just about everything else, if I did put my foot down and had all of my dogs in the house it would spell disastrous, he would be packing his belongings and march away never to be heard of again Never mind, he'd just be making way for someone who does love the dogs and would be happy to have them in the house. ;) Yea true....but at what expense? lol....some blokes have some strange attributes. This guy has manners, doesn't fart in bed, etc etc. Someone that is liberal in letting it rip would most certainly dampen any romance imo.