Redditor Refuses To Leave His Cat Out Of The Bedroom When His GF Sleeps Over, She Accuses Him Of Being Rude

"It was about 2am at this point so I was so confused. "

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• April 22, 2023

Relationships can be complicated and often require both parties to make compromises and find common ground on a variety of issues. One of the most common areas of disagreement in relationships is pets.

Whether it's a cat, a dog, or any other animal, pets can bring a lot of joy to our lives, but they can also cause tension and conflict between partners. When you start a relationship with someone, you're not just bringing yourself into the mix but also your own life experiences, values, and beliefs.

If you're a pet owner, your pet is also a part of that equation. Some people may have grown up with pets and love animals, while others may have never had a pet before and may not be comfortable around them.

It's important to be open and honest about your feelings towards pets from the beginning of a relationship, as it can avoid misunderstandings and conflicts down the line. We have one such story today.

OP (M24) is a new cat owner who lives alone with his feline companion, Charlie. Recently, he started dating a girl known as R (F25), who visited his place a few times and never had any issues with the cat.

However, during her first overnight stay at OP's place, Charlie scratched at the door, prompting R to ask OP to leave the cat outside the room. OP refused, considering that it was Charlie's home too.

R got upset and left and later accused OP of being rude via text. OP seeks internet strangers' opinions on whether he was wrong for letting his cat inside the room against his girlfriend's wishes.

OP is a new cat owner who lives alone with his feline companion, Charlie. Recently, he started dating a girl, who visited his place a few times and never had any issues with the cat.

However, during her first overnight stay at OP's place, Charlie scratched at the door, prompting R to ask OP to leave the cat outside the room. OP refused, considering that it was Charlie's home too.

R got upset and left and later accused OP of being rude via text.

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the a-hole:

The cat was there first

According to this Redditor, OP should tell her that this is non negotiable

OP should think about if this is a fight worth having

OP responded:

Maybe this would be a good compromise:

It is possible to tolerate and even like pets but still not want to share a bed with one

This Redditor says:

Finding a way to integrate a pet into a relationship can bring a lot of joy and happiness to both partners. In OP's case, he and his girlfriend R have different feelings about cats.

While R is not a fan of cats, she has been respectful towards Charlie and has never expressed any negative feelings towards him. However, their disagreement about whether or not Charlie should be allowed in the bedroom highlights the importance of open communication and setting boundaries when it comes to pets in a relationship.

Damjan