Girlfriend wants a fish in my tank... any recommendations?

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Oscarum monstruoso;5123960; said:
She wont break up with him, she will realize he has a spine and she will respect him more and treat him better. Besides if she leaves him because he wont be her doormat he is better off.
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I think you're taking this the wrong way. I see it as she is trying to enjoy his hobby. I really don't think it's crossing any lines or being too demanding to request that she gets to have a fish in his tank.

I'd create a list of fish that would work and then have her pick, I think she might get a kick outta that.
 
Aqualoon;5123968; said:
I think you're taking this the wrong way. I see it as she is trying to enjoy his hobby. I really don't think it's crossing any lines or being too demanding to request that she gets to have a fish in his tank.

I'd create a list of fish that would work and then have her pick, I think she might get a kick outta that.
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He offered her any fish she wanted. The tank is overstocked and another fish is a bad idea. Its highly petulant and selfish to stomp her feet and demand he do it anyway. If he gives in he will set a bad precedent.
 
Carefree_Dude;5123995; said:
I think part of the problem is that she is a little jealous that i took my bird to the pet store and let him pick out a fish.
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:ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL: I have to ask what fish did the bird pick?
 
LOL awesome, i also want to do know what it picked - might be too aggressive but she might like a vieja synuspilum
 
My bird picked out a bristlenose pleco. I was at petco with him, and we were looking at the fish. he saw the little pleco (was tiny at the time) on the front glass, and he acted really interested in it. i brought him closer to the fish, and he goes, "Hellll oooooo". so i bought it. he still says "hello" to it sometimes when he sees it. its really cute. of all my fish, it is his favorite. he also hates the goldfish.
 
Well since she is interested into the hobby,I can see why she wants to add one of them to your tank.My gf is interested in the hobby I am into right now as well,she wants me to get a Starry Night Cichlid,but she isn't forcing me to do that,since I chose a Vieja Argentea over the starry night honestly at the moment.
 
Oscarum monstruoso;5123936; said:
Carefree, youre a good guy but you have to understand that this isnt about fish, this is about control in a relationship. You have to stand your ground. You kindly offered her to adopt one of the many fish in your overstocked tank. Her refusal and demand for a new fish is a line you dont want crossed because she will see you as easily manipulated.

You have to be firm. Tell her one time that there is no room for another fish and that if she doesnt want one thats already in there then she just wont have one. Then walk away and ignore anything she says about it.
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If you like your girlfriend do not do this cause she would probably kick the living daylights out of you! This is a great excuse to get her her own tank....win win dude
 
Oscarum monstruoso;5123960; said:
She wont break up with him, she will realize he has a spine and she will respect him more and treat him better. Besides if she leaves him because he wont be her doormat he is better off.
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Not everyone is into psychological warfare, could she really want one cause shes into the hobby? If its cause you let your birdie pick on out then thats pretty dumb
 
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