Nasty Boyfriend.

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My boyfriend has a problem with me buying food and toys for the pigs. So we had an argument in Aldi when he decided to buy his son (not mine) a toy. He claims toys and food aren't needed so why does a child need yet another toy to add to the mountains he already has?

So this argument continued then he said I should just get the pigs PTS to save money. So I attacked him with a cucumber and somehow managed not to cry.

It is wrong to tell him to put his son to sleep by the way XD

Hopefully this makes someone laugh and not cry...
 
I can totally understand you being upset. It is difficult to be in a relationship with somebody who does not share your love of your piggies. Saying they should be put to sleep was so mean. I hope you are okay.
 
I think it is one of those situations you just have to agree to disagree: he wants to buy his son toys, you need to buy the pigs food.
That however was a very cruel thing for him to say. Hugs :hug:

Although you did make me laugh, I can just imagine you running round Aldi wielding a cucumber :D
 
I find it funny now although it was upsetting! Apparently it was sore lol
 
hope you didn't damage the cucumber :td: especially if it was bought for the piggies :whistle:
Hmm food is not needed hey? try not cooking him any meals for a week, think he may change his mind!
Toys... well certainly some are needed for mental stimulation & wellbeing, but ok excessive toys for hoomans or piggies are not necessary.

sorry but he sounds a hypocrite & a total arse! obviously he is going to put his son first, but being cruel like that about your pigs was totally un-called for... especially in public - well not that it was justified in private either.
Hope he doesn't intimidate you over your piggies. Think i would be re-evaluating my relationship :(
Hope you're ok? Good luck, keep your chin up & dont take any cr*p off of him. xx
 
I'm really sorry but your descriptions did make me chuckle a little! Just what I needed after a fairly horrible day!

In all seriousness though I'm sorry to hear of the argument, so horrible when that happens, and especially in public. Hopefully it was a case of things being said in the heat of the moment and not really meant, and that you can both resolve the argument xx
 
It is hypocritical. But it seems to be ok now. The piggies are fine, they ignore him just like me xD
 
Pah! OHs! They're only good for a few things... If you get my meaning ;)

Anyway! My OH is always going on how the guinea pigs get fed better then we humans - I counter saying we eat a lot healthier because of it!
I also point out I pay for the shopping so it's my money pahahaha! I am forever buying toys and treats for my girls and I just don't mention it because its not really any of his business but if he said anything mean about the pigs he would get a whack around the head and evicted from the bedroom until he's learnt his lesson!
But he knows how overprotective I am of them so he doesn't dare :D and to get revenge I'll hope Rambo projectile pees on him muhahaha!

Good choice of weapon but really wasn't the best choice of words from your OH about suggesting the pigs are to be PTS. Luckily enough my OH has no children and I'm not in any rush to have any either. My pigs are my children even if they are fluffy and squeak!

Edit: They almost do everything a child would do! talk back, pee everywhere, make a mess, have to be cleaned up after, fussy with food.... etc
 
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jesss said:
Edit: They almost do everything a child would do! talk back, pee everywhere, make a mess, have to be cleaned up after, fussy with food.... etc
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I think they are tidier than most children xD They are also my furry babies x
 
Sounds like you should rehome the boyfriend ! I know a lot of places are full at the moment but you may find a suitable rescue centre LOL.

My husband knows where he is on the list of priorities and it's not near the top. He just accepts it now :soz: He's top of the human one :wub:
 
I was just going to suggest rehoming the boyfriend too!
He was mean to you but I would not interfere in anything he does or buys for his son.....you will always be wrong in his eyes there.
 
My boyfriend and I eat healthier as a result of taking my pig right before Christmas, so he'd better not argue!

I have spent a small fortune on Dylan in the few short weeks I've had him, but I don't mention it either - as Jess says it's none if his business what I spend my money on! If we are out together and I pick a few bits up for any of my pets he might mention something but I ignore it mostly :D

They just don't understand! Hope you are feeling better about it now though x
 
when we were increasing my little herd my husband said I would have to get rid of something if I wanted any more animals. I told him it was nice knowing him and shame he had to leave...I have since got quite a few more guineas and a hammy and he is still here LOL! In fact he is now the one encouraging me to get more and he loves them almost as much as me....they can be converted!
 
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when we were increasing my little herd my husband said I would have to get rid of something if I wanted any more animals. I told him it was nice knowing him and shame he had to leave...I have since got quite a few more guineas and a hammy and he is still here LOL! In fact he is now the one encouraging me to get more and he loves them almost as much as me....they can be converted!
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How long did the conversion take? xD
 
So glad I got mine trained, I adopted a cat for him from a friend as a birthday present (he had wanted a cat for a year) and now he says nothing about my other pets because he has his cat
 
We don't even properly live together so I can't really adopt anything for him :( I did suggest tropical fish he said NO and I'll just watch the gerbils instead lol!
 
I met my husband through animals.I had 32 animals and birds most of which were in the house.Even had a 6 foot dead Tree in a Xmas tree stand that my nine birds used to perch on when they were out of their cage.Had to rehome my rabbits after breaking my ankle then my arm so couldn't keep up with the cleaning.Now have 15 animals in my house but only ten of them mine, the rest belong to the kids.If he says anything all he gets is I have a lot less than I did when I met him and if it wasn't for my love of animals he wouldn't be here.He doesn't have an answer to that.(he owned a pet shop when I met him and I used to get my supplies there) Was actually his idea to bring in the last piggy cos lost one and her cage mate was pinning.He even said I can get another two if I want to rescue a couple more.He knows it's the kids then the animals then him.He knows his place
 
"I attacked him with a cucumber"... LOL Omg it made me cry AND laugh. *Serious mode* I know it is a pretty hard time to go through.. It is a bit annoying when your pets come between your love relationship. But HEY. Guinea pigs are better! Or thats what i think.
 
I think your boyfriend needs to learn that, if he wants you, then he will have to live with the piggies too, and this meaning that he won't argue with you when you want to buy some food for them. Go tell him girl! :gp:
 
Its so awful of him to say that, how cruel :(. But I'm sorry, I tried to keep a straight face and then burst out laughing at the thought of you attacking him with a cucumber!! Good on you!
 
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