orionboxing Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 Sort of a dumb situation.... Wife and I split last summer. I asked to break up. No cheating, not really an ugly divorce either. Officially divorced this past November. After we split, she took our dog with her and subsequently gave it to her parents because she moved in with a friend and their apartment didn't allow pets. Now, she is living on her own (or with someone...she will not tell me) and the dog is still with her parents. I have tried contacting her about the dog but she will not respond to any of my messages. Now, I always had a great relationship with her parents prior to the divorce, and I really want to see my dog again....but I'm afraid if I reach out to her parents they will try to insult me. What do you suggest I do? Has anyone had any experience with the ex-in laws post divorce? Thanks....
ForeverHopeful1 Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 If you want your pup back, you may have to run the risk of being insulted. I sure hope thats not the case, and you can have the dog, as Im assuming that is what you really want here, but seriously, if you want your dog, what are a few harsh words? Go fight for your pup!
TiredFamilyGuy Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Wake up man. It's not your dog anymore. Just like it's not her marriage anymore. It's her dog. Or perhaps her parent's dog. I'm afraid if I reach out to her parents they will try to insult me. It's not insults you are afraid of. It's judgement - the prospect that they might choose to express their displeasure that you decided to call an end to marriage with their daughter. They might not take your needs too seriously - the attachment to the dog rather than the daughter isn't going to win you any points either. "Not really an ugly divorce" - hah! Well that must be why she wants little to do with you. Bet you like to think she wasn't hurt either. The dog isn't pining away for you, it's moved on. She's moved on. Because you decided to move on. Now deal. Or, pick up the phone but for pete's sake don't make a claim or refer to "my dog" unless insults really are what you are looking for. Edited March 28, 2013 by TiredFamilyGuy
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