On the morning of my wedding, my faithful dog Max waited for me one last time before saying goodbye. For over a decade, Max had been my constant companion, seeing me through heartbreaks, triumphs, and all the quiet in-betweens. Now, as I tried to celebrate a new beginning, I faced the pain of letting go of the friend who’d shaped my life as deeply as any person ever could.
One morning, I woke up to find my place in bed—and maybe in my wife’s heart—occupied by a smug, entitled cat. As the days passed, I struggled to reclaim my home, my marriage, and my dignity from this feline rival. This is the story of jealousy, love, and what happens when a pet becomes the center of a marriage.
My name is Linda, and I never imagined that loving my dogs could drive a wedge between me and my family. When my daughter-in-law accused me of spending more on gourmet dog food than I did on her kids’ groceries, everything spiraled out of control. I struggle to bridge the gap between my devotion to my pets and my longing to be accepted by my children and grandchildren.
