For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for September 06, 2008

As the mother of 2 boys, I can fully understand why Elly did not want a dog. She knew that once the novelty wore off, the cleaning, feeding, taking care of the dog will fall to her.

I definately understand saying no to the kids, but as a wife, I will never “put my foot down” with my husband!

I knew John was the one who really wanted a dog. Since he does the care should fall to him and Michael.

Divorce? If that would cause an end to a marriage, then that was no marriage to begin with. Couples should celebrate their differences. How boring, and sad if the wife just blindly did what the husband said.

I just love how John is trying to convince Elly that the kids could raise a dog as their tucking Liz in. I don’t think the argument of “they’re not responsible enough” really applies to her. But that would be funny…

John just needs to put his foot down!!

“Put his foot down?” Marriage is a partnership, not a dictatorship. I had this same thing happen when my wife wanted a dog recently. We ended up getting one but she had to agree to certain conditions.

I love dogs :)