Will getting a dog fix my relationship?

New research published today says that if you're at that stage you need to buy a dog. A study of 2,000 Brits commissioned by Irwin Mitchell Solicitors found that buying a dog, quitting Facebook and ditching 'unsuitable friends' are the best ways to save an ailing relationship.

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How soon is too soon to get a dog in a relationship?

Quickly discuss, and then jump right back into your pool of complete and utter bliss. Unfortunately, there is no set-in-stone amount of time you should wait before getting a pet with your partner. It really just depends on your relationship with each other and your level of commitment to one another. Also, is getting a dog together a big deal? They say that to see if you're ready to have kids you should try getting a dog, but honestly, getting a dog together is pretty much as a big of a commitment. Because it's a still a living thing. If you already have a dog, you need to consider if you are fulfilling all your obligations as its owner.".

Keeping this in consideration, should me and my boyfriend get a dog?

Getting a dog together can be an incredible addition to your lives, as long as you're responsible with the decision. It can be a bonding experience for you both, and a new fur baby could spice up a rather mundane quarantine life. But you don't need to think of getting a dog as saying you'll marry your boyfriend.