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#RI-6a6b03c3·9 months ago·
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“Got a puppy to cope with mental health”
What Actually Happened
Boyfriend became distant and controlling after I got a puppy, disagreeing on how to care for it
What I wish I knew
"How to prepare for potential relationship changes when introducing a new pet"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Communicate openly with your partner about your intentions and boundaries when introducing a new pet"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Relationships Category
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Relationships decisions logged. Avg regret 7.2/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
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