AITJ for almost breaking up with my boyfriend over pugs?
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I have two beautiful, beloved pugs. I started dating my boyfriend three years ago, and everything was great. I already had my babies back then well, I had one, and then I bought the second one. We recently moved in together, literally just three days ago, and he told me he is fed up with all the dog hair. In principle, he doesn't want any pets around, except maybe a fish or a parrot.
Suddenly, everything started to annoy him- their barking, the feeding schedule, the walks, and again the hair. But the thing is, I’m the only one who feeds and walks them. As for the shedding, I vacuum the apartment every single day, literally every day, sometimes even twice a day, because I don't like hair everywhere either. I clean the apartment and I understand that living with animals requires extra cleaning. It's logical. But apparently, he just needed something to pick a fight over.
I said, well, what are you suggesting, to give them to a shelter or what orr give them away as a gift to someone? and he literally said, yes, that’s exactly what I mean. I don't care what you do with them, but I told you that I don't like this. I don't love these dogs, and I don't want them living with us. And this conversation happened literally three days ago.
Well, I told him, I am not giving them away. You can do whatever you wish. If you want, you can pack your bags and leave me, but I will never sell them or give them up. This is a responsibility I chose to take on, I love them fiercely, and I’m not giving them away to anyone.
Also, my family suggested I give the dogs to them so I wouldn't ruin my own happiness or break up with him. But this is completely stupid on their part. I told everyone a firm NO I am not giving away anything, and I won't give anyone up. Am I the jerk in this situation, and what would you do?