I appreciate your time.

However, there are plenty of documented cases of large constrictors killing humans that they couldn't possibly eat. Now, before your feathers get ruffled, I KNOW I'm not talking about giant snakes, but a bp. But to drop a blanket statement like that (most especially an inaccurate one) is exactly what I'm trying to avoid.

I agree that it seems my husband is being unreasonable. I've certainly had similar thoughts during our conversations. However, you have to remember that he HAS already consented to one snake in the house despite his reservations because of his respect for me and my interests. And he IS considering consenting to a bp as well. He is doing his best to accomodate my desires and get past his own reservations. Now it is up to me to help ease his misgivings. The best way to do so is by "speaking his language." And that is by using as many facts as I can dig up...not by using blanket statements and emotional arguments.

Some of ya'll seem to demand that HE respect me. And you seem to think that means giving in to whatever I want without considering how he feels about it. That is nonsense.

"He'll come around..." Yes...eventually he will. I truly hope that someday he'll be a partner in these endevours, rather than a reluctantly "supportive" spouse. But I won't ever get there by badgering him to see things my way.

I've asked for help finding information...not for people to pass judgement on my husband.

Judy
-----
1.0 red cape gopher (Caesar)

[ Show Entire Thread ]