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I_Heart_Tito · 06-13-2005, 10:38 AM

The Nolife Club thread inspired me to post this...

Does anyone else find that their boyfriend/girlfriend/significant other tends to get a little bit jealous of the time/attention you give your babies?

My boyfriend and I have only had Tito for about a month now and before then we had a very active social life...we're both heavily involved in the music scene here so our lives pretty much revolved around going out to shows/concerts/events, etc...

Lately I've been wanting to stay home all the time with Tito and hardly go out anymore. My bf is feeling kind of slighted cause he's always out solo now. And it's not just at night..he gets mad that we can't just pick up and go whenever. Even though he absolutely adores the dog, I think he feels he's been replaced. More than anything I think he misses our old spontaneous lifestyle.

Now it's always...I gotta get home and feed/walk/bathe/play with Tito, I can't leave Tito alone all night he'll be sad/he'll cry/he'll get scared, etc... etc... etc... Or better yet...let's take Tito with us!

Is it normal for people to get jealous of a pet? I, personally, think it's kind of ridiculous though cute. Is it because this is new?

P.S. I can't say that I'm too terribly upset about the change though.....I'm getting way more sleep! LOL

tmatherly · 06-13-2005, 10:44 AM

I know what you mean! My husband says I don't even say hi to him anymore when I come home-it's all about Pippa! I tell him that he doesn't come racing at top speed to greet me and do the butt wiggling happy dance! Maybe he should try that technique!

browniesmom622 · 06-13-2005, 11:22 AM

lol i thinks its pretty normal mabee he should get a dog of his own lol
why is it that the second we get our yorkie babies our life ends its all about them
i cant remember the last time i showered without a head sticking in the certain lol

Biddy's Mom · 06-13-2005, 11:28 AM

My boyfriend isn't jealous of the attention that I give the dogs - he's jealous of the attention that the dogs give me! LOL - he always wants them to give him kisses or sit on his lap, but they usually want me!!

Tyson's Momie · 06-13-2005, 12:18 PM

LOL I had the same issue with my Hubby when Tyson first came he was mad for days on end and wanted nothing to to with the lil guy but now he likes him and plays with him when i am not around.They are TV buddies and even the breeder said it to me that Tyson will wind up winning his love and he will love the lil guy just as much and he was right. We go out and Tyson sit in his lap while he drives and sits in the car with him and refuses to come out with me... so hence your fellow will get over it just give him time.

LvMyYorki · 06-13-2005, 12:20 PM

I'm lucky bc Paul is as nutzo about Tino & Bunny as I am!!! Its my friends that give me grief about no going out as much! Ha! Like that's going to make a difference!

Chelsey · 06-13-2005, 12:40 PM

Nope, my hubby is not jealous of our girls at all - he is wacko with them too, when he walks in he cuddles and kisses them before he says anything to me

luzangela428 · 06-13-2005, 12:44 PM

My bf seems to think he is the alpha of the house (lol..little does he know the vet after seeing both of us with Maximus and together seems to think the opposite..lol) so of course he thinks that Maximus will do whatever he say (yeah right..lol)..and that got hi over his jealousy...so know he doesn't bother me about Maximus following me , listening to me, and coming to me for attention because e thinks when it's rule time...he is the enforcer..my fault he was feeling bad one day..I suggest everyone tries it..lol..stroke the ego

fourdez · 06-13-2005, 12:53 PM

My Husband loves Desi as much as I do, so there is no problem there. BUT, my 26 year old son (the baby of the family) is showing signs of jealously. He says all you hear at my house is "DESI- DESI- DESI" Desi did this...Desi did that... He tells me "Come on Mom..she's a dog" to which I reply "Don't talk that way about your sister" ..

Sophie'smom · 06-13-2005, 01:01 PM

My husband is not jealous of me he gets jealous when Sophie spends a lot of time with me. He tries to win her affection by taking out the bows I put in her hair. The bad thing is it works.

His whole family can't believe how he is with her. They say that they would have never believed that he would love a little dog so much.

She seems to have that affect on a lot of people.

Midge5353 · 06-13-2005, 01:04 PM

When we first got Riley, I was jealous because he was my mom's new baby. She rocked him to sleep and everything! But I got over it! LOL! But let me tell you, I was convinced that she loved him more than she loved me! LOL

iheartyorkies · 06-13-2005, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tmatherly

I know what you mean! My husband says I don't even say hi to him anymore when I come home-it's all about Pippa! I tell him that he doesn't come racing at top speed to greet me and do the butt wiggling happy dance! Maybe he should try that technique!

Tmatherly, oh thank you so much for making me laugh! That's why I love YT so much. So many funny people on here! Bo does the butt wiggling happy dance too. When I come home it's "the wiggle boy! the wiggle boy! the wiggle boy!!!!!" Too precious!

schatzie · 06-13-2005, 01:55 PM

Robert is not one to be the "jealous" type, hahaha and is as sweet to Schatzie as I. He does often say though "I wanna be your dog" and it makes us laugh as he usually says it when Im smooching all over Schatzie.

wendybee · 06-13-2005, 02:23 PM

I LOVE COMING ON YT, MY ROSIE DOES THE BUM (ENGLISH VERSION) WRIGGLE THING, SHE DOES IT SO MUCH THAT IN THE END HER WHOLE BODY WIGGLES.
EVERYONE IN MY HOUSE LOVES HER SO MUCH THAT WE ALL ARGUE WHO'S GOING TO CUDDLE HER NEXT.

WENDY AND ROSIE

rnnw62 · 06-13-2005, 10:29 PM

Teddy came into our home not by my choice. I hate telling people
that but it is true. My husband was very insistant that he needed
a little buddy and so he enlisted the help of our 12 year old to
convince me that we really needed this new little addition. I already
had 3 dogs one of which was a Doxie who was mama's boy. So, I
while I did put up a fight I obviously gave in...they went together and
picked him out since it was going to be their puppy. Fast forward...the
new puppy enters our home and I think he just knew that I was the
mama and it was love at first sight! He likes my husband and daughter
but he is my baby. I don't think either of them are super jealous of
him but I have heard a few "He is not my brother so quit calling him
that" and Man, if only I could have half of the attention you show
him I would be a very happy man" Teddy does have me more than
just a little wrapped around his little paw I guess....

06-13-2005, 10:38 AM	#1
I_Heart_Tito Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 32	Jealous humans? The Nolife Club thread inspired me to post this... Does anyone else find that their boyfriend/girlfriend/significant other tends to get a little bit jealous of the time/attention you give your babies? My boyfriend and I have only had Tito for about a month now and before then we had a very active social life...we're both heavily involved in the music scene here so our lives pretty much revolved around going out to shows/concerts/events, etc... Lately I've been wanting to stay home all the time with Tito and hardly go out anymore. My bf is feeling kind of slighted cause he's always out solo now. And it's not just at night..he gets mad that we can't just pick up and go whenever. Even though he absolutely adores the dog, I think he feels he's been replaced. More than anything I think he misses our old spontaneous lifestyle. Now it's always...I gotta get home and feed/walk/bathe/play with Tito, I can't leave Tito alone all night he'll be sad/he'll cry/he'll get scared, etc... etc... etc... Or better yet...let's take Tito with us! Is it normal for people to get jealous of a pet? I, personally, think it's kind of ridiculous though cute. Is it because this is new? P.S. I can't say that I'm too terribly upset about the change though.....I'm getting way more sleep! LOL __________________ Denisse y Tito

06-13-2005, 11:22 AM	#3
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	lol i thinks its pretty normal mabee he should get a dog of his own lol why is it that the second we get our yorkie babies our life ends its all about them i cant remember the last time i showered without a head sticking in the certain lol __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

06-13-2005, 11:28 AM	#4
Biddy's Mom and Tucker's too! Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,134	My boyfriend isn't jealous of the attention that I give the dogs - he's jealous of the attention that the dogs give me! LOL - he always wants them to give him kisses or sit on his lap, but they usually want me!! __________________ Jessica, Biddy, Tucker & Gertie

06-13-2005, 12:20 PM	#6
LvMyYorki Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 1,181	I'm lucky bc Paul is as nutzo about Tino & Bunny as I am!!! Its my friends that give me grief about no going out as much! Ha! Like that's going to make a difference! __________________ Tara, Tino & Diva Bunny Diva Bunny: http://www.dogster.com/?141104 Rudolph Valentino: http://www.dogster.com/?76963

06-13-2005, 12:40 PM	#7
Chelsey My2Pearls Chelsey & Chanel YT Donator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N Posts: 4,097	Nope, my hubby is not jealous of our girls at all - he is wacko with them too, when he walks in he cuddles and kisses them before he says anything to me __________________ Proud member of the crazy club

06-13-2005, 10:44 AM	#2
tmatherly Razorback Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 2,056	I know what you mean! My husband says I don't even say hi to him anymore when I come home-it's all about Pippa! I tell him that he doesn't come racing at top speed to greet me and do the butt wiggling happy dance! Maybe he should try that technique!

06-13-2005, 12:18 PM	#5
Tyson's Momie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: DirtY JerSeY Posts: 37	LOL I had the same issue with my Hubby when Tyson first came he was mad for days on end and wanted nothing to to with the lil guy but now he likes him and plays with him when i am not around.They are TV buddies and even the breeder said it to me that Tyson will wind up winning his love and he will love the lil guy just as much and he was right. We go out and Tyson sit in his lap while he drives and sits in the car with him and refuses to come out with me... so hence your fellow will get over it just give him time.

06-13-2005, 12:44 PM	#8
luzangela428 Maximus "Lily's Love Slave" Join Date: May 2005 Location: san ramon, ca Posts: 2,368	My bf seems to think he is the alpha of the house (lol..little does he know the vet after seeing both of us with Maximus and together seems to think the opposite..lol) so of course he thinks that Maximus will do whatever he say (yeah right..lol)..and that got hi over his jealousy...so know he doesn't bother me about Maximus following me , listening to me, and coming to me for attention because e thinks when it's rule time...he is the enforcer..my fault he was feeling bad one day..I suggest everyone tries it..lol..stroke the ego __________________ http://www.dogster.com/?148186 Maximus' Album: http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...=1&ppuser=2303 Maximus Woves Lily

06-13-2005, 12:53 PM	#9
fourdez Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rockland county, NY Posts: 1,306	My Husband loves Desi as much as I do, so there is no problem there. BUT, my 26 year old son (the baby of the family) is showing signs of jealously. He says all you hear at my house is "DESI- DESI- DESI" Desi did this...Desi did that... He tells me "Come on Mom..she's a dog" to which I reply "Don't talk that way about your sister" ..

06-13-2005, 01:01 PM	#10
Sophie'smom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,282	My husband is not jealous of me he gets jealous when Sophie spends a lot of time with me. He tries to win her affection by taking out the bows I put in her hair. The bad thing is it works. His whole family can't believe how he is with her. They say that they would have never believed that he would love a little dog so much. She seems to have that affect on a lot of people.

06-13-2005, 01:04 PM	#11
Midge5353 BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 1,297	When we first got Riley, I was jealous because he was my mom's new baby. She rocked him to sleep and everything! But I got over it! LOL! But let me tell you, I was convinced that she loved him more than she loved me! LOL

06-13-2005, 01:55 PM	#13
schatzie *Moderator Emeritus* Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tontitown Arkansas Posts: 4,909	Robert is not one to be the "jealous" type, hahaha and is as sweet to Schatzie as I. He does often say though "I wanna be your dog" and it makes us laugh as he usually says it when Im smooching all over Schatzie. __________________ ~~~~ Schatzie and Ransom ~~~~

06-13-2005, 02:23 PM	#14
wendybee BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 966	I LOVE COMING ON YT, MY ROSIE DOES THE BUM (ENGLISH VERSION) WRIGGLE THING, SHE DOES IT SO MUCH THAT IN THE END HER WHOLE BODY WIGGLES. EVERYONE IN MY HOUSE LOVES HER SO MUCH THAT WE ALL ARGUE WHO'S GOING TO CUDDLE HER NEXT. WENDY AND ROSIE

06-13-2005, 10:29 PM	#15
rnnw62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,610	Teddy came into our home not by my choice. I hate telling people that but it is true. My husband was very insistant that he needed a little buddy and so he enlisted the help of our 12 year old to convince me that we really needed this new little addition. I already had 3 dogs one of which was a Doxie who was mama's boy. So, I while I did put up a fight I obviously gave in...they went together and picked him out since it was going to be their puppy. Fast forward...the new puppy enters our home and I think he just knew that I was the mama and it was love at first sight! He likes my husband and daughter but he is my baby. I don't think either of them are super jealous of him but I have heard a few "He is not my brother so quit calling him that" and Man, if only I could have half of the attention you show him I would be a very happy man" Teddy does have me more than just a little wrapped around his little paw I guess.... __________________ Shelly, Teddy, Toby,Hanne & Indigo