September 24, 2024 at 2:21 am

Her Rescue Dog Gets Separation Anxiety, But Her Boyfriend Can’t Sleep With Him In The Bedroom. Now She’s Not Sure The Relationship Will Work.

by Ashley Ashbee

Source: Pexels/Lisa Fotios

Dogs are family and they are sensitive creatures.

Not everyone has compassion for this and sometimes their needs conflict with the dog’s.

That’s what happened with this couple and their sweet rescue dog. Check out what this woman did about it.

AITA for refusing to make my dog sleep on the landing

I have been dating a wonderful guy for just over a year. Everything is amazing.

Except he hates having the dog in the bedroom “because he makes noise moving around/snores at times.”

She keeps trying to find a solution.

I have made my dog sleep on the landing several times at the request of my boyfriend, but he gets visibly anxious because he’s a rescue and has bad separation anxiety.

It breaks my heart. This dog has gotten me through some extremely rough times and he means the world to me.

Our disagreement on this issue has caused a few small arguments and sometimes we’ve going to sleep not talking.

But it seems hopeless.

I’m seriously wondering if this can even work long-term if we can’t even agree on where the dog sleeps.

What if it was a baby in a crib? Are they a nuisance too?

I’ve decided I just won’t put my dog and myself through this again night after night, so he will sleep on his bed in my room whether bf sleeps over or not.

Here’s what people are saying.

I doubt either of those will work.

Source: Reddit/AITA

I’m not sure that’s a fair characterization.

Source: Reddit/AITA

They need to talk. She’s not going to resolve this on Reddit.

Source: Reddit/AITA

It’s as simple as that.

Source: Reddit/AITA

Dog cuddles are the best.

Source: Reddit/AITA

I don’t see how a dog lover could be in a relationship with someone who doesn’t love them.

If you liked that post, check out this story about a guy who was forced to sleep on the couch at his wife’s family’s house, so he went to a hotel instead.

Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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