Yeah, it's just a dog. You only need to get shocked or upset about him replacing his family with a dog if that's the story you tell yourself - and endorse your kids telling themselves. Good dads in family homes get dogs too.
All your dating adventures make me a bit envious. I'd quite like some fun and wining and dining too - though it sounds also a bit too much like hard work! I don't think I've dressed in anything other than my scruff bag outfits for three months or more...
