I have just read a couple of pages of your thread, and my advice would be, get a dog of your own. I am not downplaying the love and affection you have for the other one, but as it is proving such a bone of contention (hahaha!) it is one way to solve the problem. Much as you love your dog, it isn't as difficult as trying to 'divide' a child equally.
Some positives - you get to focus on your dog, and it takes the pressure off your W, who may even be slightly unerved that you can 'move on' like this. Try to get one that might make a good companion to your other one, should you two humans get back together!
What do you think?
Livnlearn
"The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates
