Has having a dog put a damper on your marriage?

[Melody]

My husband and I have been married for five years. I honestly believe he's the best husband in the world, although I might be biased. We are the envy of our friends for having the perfect marriage. BUT ever since we got Penelope we have been so focused on her. I have noticed that we don't snuggle as much or have alone time. I'm finding it difficult to balance marriage/pug life. I guess this is also what happens when you have kids.

[pugaddiction]

I wouldn't say it has put a damper on our relationship, just kinda changed it a bit. We have had dogs for about 15 years now, yes they are in our bed, and yes it changed a few things, but wouldn't have it any other way. I too have the best husband, who feels the same way as me.
As for having kids, our daughter was never allowed to sleep in our bed, she is 17 now. Go figure hey, who do you think we spoiled more?

[CountryPug]

My husband has been very tolerant of our pugs. He grew up with LOTS of dogs that he had to clean up after so he thinks they can be a pain. He sure does let them snuggle up with him on the couch though, so I think he protests too much. He did have some issues with the dogs sleeping in bed with us, so they now have their own room to sleep in at night. After 5:am he is fine with them being in bed with us, so when they wake up, either him or me, go let them out and they curl up with us for a little more snooze time.

You just have to find a way to balance it out, but my hubby has learned "if momma ain't happy, then nobody's happy" !

[ZoeZoesmom]

Marriage goes through different stages whether you have Pugs, dogs cats kids or not.

[snowsprite]

My Husband and I don't get to spend much alone time together in the house, but do spend more time together by way of pug-centered activities like walking, watching TV and cuddling, going to a drive with the pugs, etc. Late night heavy petting has a new meaning in our house!!
So yeah, there's a bit of a trade-off...less alone time, but lots more companionship and unconditional love.

[Pugs-R-MandyBait]

Nope ... it didn't. We loved and spoiled the dogs. We loved and spoiled each other. There was time and attention for everyone.
This was the first snap I ran across ... the man was a critter magnet!!

[CSollers]

My Husband and I don't get to spend much alone time together in the house, but do spend more time together by way of pug-centered activities like walking, watching TV and cuddling, going to a drive with the pugs, etc. Late night heavy petting has a new meaning in our house!!
So yeah, there's a bit of a trade-off...less alone time, but lots more companionship and unconditional love.

This pretty much describes my relationship with my wife. I'm probably biased but I feel that we spend more time together doing Pug related stuff than a lot of couples we know that don't have dogs.

[Melody]

Even our conversations are about the dog. Maybe things will be more balanced when she gets older. The training is very time-consuming.

[6 Beautiful Pugs]

I will admit, with 8 dogs on the bed, intimacy isn't what it used to be. And if we tried, we would likely get a cold nose or wet tongue somewhere inappropriate.

So, we sneak off to the room and close them out every so often....but if we don't hurry, there will soon be scratching, whining and then full on howling and screaming....and from the wrong side of the door! Marty and Bear will both howl if locked out of the room that I am in.

Take care,
Lisa

[po3try]

it is different now... but it gives us a mutual responsibility that we share.

we both work long and hard so the little time we both have the same time off is spent with the dog.