Bringing families together in a Relationship is a hard adjustment for everyone. I, like most pet-lovers, treat my dog like most people treat a child. I often wondered how Rufus would adjust to my new relationship with Greg, but I never imagined I would find myself secretly competing for my man’s affection… with my dog.
Greg was never really a dog person and did not grow up with a family dog, so it’s only natural, now that Rufus is in his life, that he’s learning all the joys of having a loyal best friend. Greg and Rufus are spending a lot of time together and learning each other’s behaviors. Now that Greg is a dog-owner himself, I’m glad he is enjoying Rufus.
Rufus seems to really be enjoying Greg. At first, I thought it was because Greg was giving him a lot of attention, but now I know the truth.
Rufus and Greg are lovers.
For the past few months, every time Greg and I hugged, Rufus gave a little bark and growl. I thought, “How cute! Rufus is wanting attention.!” Correction—Rufus is letting me know that he is not happy with me touching his new boyfriend. It seems Rufus is following every move Greg makes and even, in a way, mimicking Greg’s daily routines—shitting a lot, prancing in a French manner—in dog version.
Rufus gives me looks, and I know he’s telling me to “watch myself” and “don’t overstep my bounds.” I’m sure most people will think I’m crazy, but all I have to say is wait. Wait until you are in competition in your love life with your dog. Wait until your former lap buddy is now secretly giving your boyfriend sympathetic bedroom eyes, and you see your boyfriend responding without hesitation. It’s enough to make you feel your stomach drop. I keep telling myself not to let my imagination get carried away, but when you now have to worry about your dog stealing your relationship, what can happen next?
Photo by Jenni Haught—before Rufus ran off with Greg.
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