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The original was posted on /r/relationships by /u/meekie03 on 2024-01-18 19:03:59+00:00.
Just wanted some perspective if I’m being unreasonable or not.
My beloved 13 year old shihtzu passed away suddenly in November. My parents got him for my 16th birthday after many years of wanting a dog, and over the years we shared him after I moved out but he was primarily my pet. They loved for him to visit and hes missed so dearly.
We’ve all taken his passing really hard, but my mom has taken it the hardest. I think she really enjoyed taking care of him and he bonded us all together, she become depressed and cried constantly. I probably would have too but I have a newborn and he kept me distracted through the grief.
My mom thinks the best way to move on is to get another dog. They decided again on a shihtzu but different colors. A little close for comfort..but fine.
My problem is that my late dogs name started with a W. My mom wants to honor him by having their new dogs name also start with a W. I’ve expressed that this feels way too close for comfort and feels like hes being replaced, but shes firm that this is what she wants and its to honor him. She kind of said they would think it over but my sister texted me this is what she really wants.
Also since we were used to sharing my dog, when one of us would go on vacation the other would watch the dog. I’ve told my parents straight up this would be difficult for me with the baby and I’m not ready for another dog in my house but I know they’re still going to ask me because they feel uneasy with putting him in boarding because of horror stories.
Idk how to approach the name thing and if I’m being unreasonable. Its not my dog so I cant be the deciding factor obviously but just wanted to hear others opinions on it.
Tl;dr My mom wants to name her new dog starting with the same letter as my late dog and I think its trying to replace him