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Thank you, Russmuss, for stating the obvious. True animal lovers don't stop paying for their dog's care when it is no longer convenient, and besides, Donnyz89, if you previously were an owner of a dog and so responsible, why are you asking people here if its a good idea to get one? Shouldn't you already know since you had one already?

Everything said here is so true, and this may seem strange, but it really clarifies what I need to do. I'm going to man up and lay it all out there for my ex. She was (is?) my best friend, is sweet, funny and we always had a great time together, so what in the hell am I doing sitting here sulking all alone? I broke up with her because I was lazy and pretty scared about making that next level of commitment which after four years we really need to do. I convinced her and myself that she just didn't measure up anymore. What a jerk I am. I totally convinced myself that the grass was greener.

I am going to do what I need to do and take what's coming to me and if she tells me to get lost, then I will follow the advice of all of you. This really helped me figure things out. Thanks.

Thank you, Russmuss, for stating the obvious. True animal lovers don't stop paying for their dog's care when it is no longer convenient, and besides, Donnyz89, if you previously were an owner of a dog and so responsible, why are you asking people here if its a good idea to get one? Shouldn't you already know since you had one already?

GRE is the probably the best predictor of graduate success... what research have you found that shown otherwise?

Thank you, Russmuss, for stating the obvious. True animal lovers don't stop paying for their dog's care when it is no longer convenient, and besides, Donnyz89, if you previously were an owner of a dog and so responsible, why are you asking people here if its a good idea to get one? Shouldn't you already know since you had one already?

Thank you, Russmuss, for stating the obvious. True animal lovers don't stop paying for their dog's care when it is no longer convenient, and besides, Donnyz89, if you previously were an owner of a dog and so responsible, why are you asking people here if its a good idea to get one? Shouldn't you already know since you had one already?

I don't know where you're reading this. That's not what the poster said at all. The ex decided to keep the dog. This is NORMAL. When I got divorced, we each kept the dog we were closest to (we each had "our" dogs) - I have not seen his dog in a year and a half because we did not part well. Doesn't make the OP fickle anymore than my not having relationship with my ex or his dog makes me a bad owner.

As for the last sentence, that is TOTALLY uncalled for. It's a personal attack. It seems YOU are projecting from something.

I've never posted to this forum before, but when I saw the topic it really hit home for a good friend of mine. My roommate's ex bought a dog with her with the understanding that they would care for the puppy together. A few months ago, he left her and even though she wanted to keep the dog anyway her ex didn't offer to pay for half of her care like food, vet bills, spaying, and other stuff that comes up when you have a pet. Maybe I shouldn't assume this, but you sound like you have done the exact same thing and are justifying it with the reason that your ex wanted the dog and that she "doesn't want anything to do with me." You didn't say anything about paying your part for your dog's care and sending a toy is hardly doing your part, so that is why I recommend that you not get another dog. You seem very fickle about this, and I won't comment about why your ex "doesn't want anything to do with me" but based on what I have read here I can kind of see why.

first of all, that type of dude would not make a thread about if its wise to get a dog

but my ex decided she would get the dog... seeing I broke up with her and she doesn't want anything to do with me, its the least I can do. I do mail treats and toys to her house for the pup though...

What happened to your dog? Did it die or did your gf keep it? I hope you're not one of those dudes who abandons his dog once he breaks up with his ex. If you did, then I recommend you not get another one at this time. Dogs are not something that are disposable. Please rethink this if this is the case.

Yes, I have definitely considered this as well. Good thing is my parents live 1 hr from here and we've all taken care of the dog my gf and I had. So the dog will definitely be in good hands if I am to be out for the weekend. Being in I/O psychology means there isn't much "field" work to do, nor is there a lot of experimental time I need to put in the lab as far as I know.