So sorry you lost your dog, Whirlwind. It never is easy to lose a furry baby. But the pain does lessen over time. We lost a dog and 2 cats in the space of a few months and were devastated, even though the cats were well into their 20s. If our pet companions have a fault, it's that they don't live as long as we would like them to.

As for your relationship, only you can decide if you want to continue. His thoughtlessness over the loss of your dog would be a deal breaker for me, but he may have other qualities that you value. So I think you need to weigh the pros and cons of continuing, as I'm sure you are doing.
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