My whole life, I have been desperate for a pet cat. My mother was a vet and instilled an adoration of animals in me very young, and as a very shy child, I very much preferred the company of animals over people. My lifelong dream has been to rescue elderly cats from shelters and to give them a good end to their life. I am finally now approaching the financial stability to be able to begin this.
However, my partner is allergic to cats. I love him very much and see us spending our lives together, but every time the subject of getting a cat comes up, he becomes very upset and feels that I care more about getting a cat than I do about him. He does not seem to think there is any future in which I could get a cat and for us to remain together. I understand his feelings, but I am finding it hard to let go of my lifelong dream. What do I do?
