Dear Google User Who Wonders, ‘If You Get a Dog with Your Partner, is That a Step Forward in the Relationship?,
Probably. It certainly means it will be harder to leave without protracted negotiations. But if you have concerns or questions about the state or commitment of your relationship about which you are attempting to extrapolate answers through analysis of pet ownership, I also recommend that you consider having a conversation with your partner about it rather than trying to interpret the underlying meaning of dog-purchasing.
Very best wishes,
Jean
P.S. I recommend border collies. They are smart and loving and fluffy.

