The NPR advice column Dear Life Kit addresses a reader's jealousy over their partner's attachment to her new dog. Experts Haley Nahman and Danny Nelson provide insights on managing these feelings, suggesting that jealousy stems from the challenge of sharing time with a pet. They encourage the reader to embrace the dog as part of the relationship and to engage positively with both the partner and her pet. Recognizing the qualities that attract one to a partner can help navigate the complexities of shared lives, including those with pets.
"Are you attracted to that quality in this person that makes her excited about tending to her dog? If the answer is yes, I'd say you can get through this early period."
"It's just very difficult to share space and time with an animal that needs constant attending to."
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