Why I Like Rabbits Better Than Men

[TARM]

I have not been lucky in the dating/marriage department.  I was married at 20, separated at 23 and divorced at 25.  I lived with a lunatic for a year and a half.  I lived with a man I loved who was a classic narcissist (I’m not making that up, we went to counseling), and I just recently broke up with a man who has a pretty severe mommy complex, has control issues, and ultimately decided that buying a motorcycle was more important to him than maintaining a relationship with me.  (He’s had two back surgeries and is scheduled to have vascular surgery on his legs.  He’s also grossly overweight and isn’t supposed to lift more than 40 lbs.  I told him if he bought a motorcycle I wasn’t sticking around to see him kill himself with it.)  Oh, and we weren’t compatible in a very important area that children visiting this site shouldn’t read about.

I was scrolling through the Craigslist  personals, purely for entertainment purposes, and came to the conclusion that I am lucky to have my kids and my animals for the following reasons.

1. They don’t care if I’m height/weight proportionate
2. They don’t expect me to be OK with playing the role of “side peice”
3. They don’t care if I can cook, as long as I don’t kill them trying
4. Theydon’t expect me to go bar hopping (I’m a non drinker)
5. They don’t care if I shave my legs
6. They like it that I’m a home body and grimace at the thought of going out
7. They don’t complain when I add ANOTHER animal to my family
8. They’re OK with me spending my free time at rescue
9. They love me unconditionally
10. They will stay with me until they die

Reading those ads makes me glad I’m not  still trying to juggle a boyfriend along with my other responsibilities.  I’m less tense, I’m happier, and I call all the shots.

My three bunny boys and my dog are the only men I need. 

 

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

I totally agree with you! I know its hard to come out of a relationship, I think mostly because you still miss the good in the person and it’s habit to have them around-but when it’s not a good relationship you feel so much better when your out of it!! *CONGRATS HUGS* I think you made the right decision!

Why I like animals more then men? 1)They’ll forgive any slight if you just make up with a treat! 2) They are always there for you and love you 3) They don’t say mean things about anyone! 4) They don’t leave dirty socks balled up on the living room carpet nor do they expect you to pick them up! 5) They don’t complain if there is a mess, or if you spent your spare cash on toys/treats for them!

[Deleted User]

Oh don’t men sux (well most of the time anyways!)

I can totally see where you are coming from … my Luey and piggies make me smile … some men make me grimace and I think many single guys are self-centred, mummy boys and still like being part of a boy’s club … We deserve much better!

I have been single for 5 years now … however, have just started dating a man who is, very nice.  Prior to this I was with a man for 4 years … just so boring he was … generally fell asleep when he came over and never took me out, so that relationship was going nowhere.  I did so much for him and received little in return … it was always going to be a one way relationship… We did break up and I had to receive counselling … I was a complete head case.  I look back now and think what a waste of all those years.

I am 47, have dated quite a number of men … many of them just out for what they can get (you know what I mean).  I am so over that … and as for lazy overweight men … don’t even bother coming near me … I like a get up and go man … not one that says maybe, dunno, gunna do that, but never do.

You will find someone … there is someone for everyone out there … but in your own time …

Arnt our furry friends just the Best!

[kimberleyanddarren]

Yeah i must agree, thankfully i was lucky to find someone who was almost as animal keen as i am, but i have always said, i will get as many animals as i like (of course no more than i can care for properly) but he wont have any say in it, thankfully his dad is a control freak so he is used 2 like someone else having the remote for example lol which works well for me cuz im an only child and used 2 always having the remote LOL and i think it worked because i told him from day one, im never going to want children and im very strong minded (i hate to admit it, but its true, my childhood always consisted of ‘give her what she wants if it will shut her up’ and now as an adult its a hard habbit to break, i wanted a second bunny so i just landed home with him, as far as im concerned he isnt going to look after him so what business is it of his?) and i think the honesty just worked. There was no point in for the first 6 months me agreeing with whatever he said or did and then 5 years down the line to say u know im gonna do what i like.
I couldnt imagine being with someone who was also very head strong because we would just argue all the time, i know i wouldnt back down and if they wouldnt either i would really be pissed, whereas other people need someone to take charge and tell them what needs doing, its just whatver works for you and i guess you just gotta keep going till you find a ‘click’ but to be totally honest i could quite happily live with a house full of animals and never want to see another person for the rest of my life lol

[Cassi&Charlie]

Ah K&D, headstrong people I’m headstrong and very lucky that my partner doesn’t really mind that I’m considered crazy by everyone around me, hehe. I come from a farming family where rabbits…well we all know…so my family think I’m completely insane (and being vegan doesn’t help).
I’ve always done exactly what I pleased and I realised that in a relationship you have to com-pro-mise…so when I wanted a second bunny and my partner didn’t, we compromised and got a second bunny
plus with the internet it’s so much easier to be a homebody and not care. I love staying at home in my PJs doing nothing! I’d make the best bunny!

[Deleted User]

When I got divorced and lived for the first time on my own, it was a revelation. Relationships are work! All that compromise crap could wear you out. It was wonderful to make a decision and act on it..not have to discuss, justify, convince etc. If it did not work out…did not have to listen to the ” I told you so”. My dog Oz was my biggest fan, my best friend, my animal soul mate. If there was any compromise at all it was, how my actions would affect him. No spontaneous going out. Had to make sure he had someone to walk him. My friends would go nuts if I turned down a date because no one could let Oz out. My response always was. “If they can’t understand why I need to take care of my dog, then I don’t want to be involved with them”

Bottom line, you are who you are and your fur family are your life. Being true to yourself will bring a person with the same mind set. Or enough similarities to make compromise less painful, LOL>

[kimberleyanddarren]

LOL @ when i wanted a second bunny and my partner didn’t, we compromised and got a second bunny LOL!

and yeah thats true i hate it when people are judgemental because i wanna get home to my buns and doggies and they wanna go out drinking

[LittlePuffyTail]

Aw, hugs to you… I had a few bad relationships before I found my Fiance. He loves animals (although not to my extent) but he puts up with all my cats, rabbits and horse (and pays for them )

But I agree, the absolute best thing about animals is they love you unconditionally. They don’t judge you or care about any of your flaws. If you give them love and care, you are guaranteed to get lots of love back. That’s comforting to know sometimes when you feel alone.

[GHbun]

Maybe the rabbit side thinks like this:

Why I like my bunnny-slave more than getting another bunny.
1. My slave brings me treats. A bunny would expect me to share.
2. My slave never sits in my favorite corner. A bunny will not only sit there, but might pee there, too.
3. My slave will come running if I thump and toss things around. A bunny will just give me a disapproving look.
4. My slave grooms me even if I don’t groom back. A bunny might have to be taught who’s in charge.
5. My slave will find a way to maintain my standards, even if we do get another bunny.

[TARM]

Ha Tamera! That’s awesome!

[kimberleyanddarren]

LOL you have got it so right that must be exactly how are they thinking naughty rabbits!

[RabbitPam]

I am still single (not what I ever imagined for myself) but have to say that I thoroughly enjoy living alone with a bunny. I had a wonderful boyfriend for several years in my twenties, but ultimately we never married and broke up. (I think our different religious backgrounds was a problem for his side, not mine.) Anyway, my longest satisfying relationship with a male was with my Bunny!

I love that they don’t talk and never tell. And frankly, one day I was cradling Spockie after doing it for years and realized that he was still baby-sized, still soft and cute and cuddly, and still didn’t stink like a bad diaper! Bliss.

Here’s a question for all the lovely bunny-owning men on BB:
Where would you suggest we adorable bunny moms of all ages (especially the couch potato ones who don’t go to bars) meet other like-minded bunny dads? Where do guys like you hang out? Or maybe some nice male vets?
I know that like attracts like, but I am reminded of the old joke about the woman who looked up to see Mr. Right and said, “You’re late!”

[RabbitPam]

ack, ack, ack.

I keep double posting because my first post isn’t loading properly. Sorry about this.

[kimberleyanddarren]

go and volunteer at a local animal shelter, bound to be some single men around there somewhere and your doing a good deed at the same time

[TARM]

I’ve volunteered at many rescues…and the only man I met that was not already involved with someone who was worth dating was the boyfriend I already had. And he turned out to be a creep (which took me 6 years to figure out). I now feel like I have to be careful where I show up because I don’t want to run into him…and he and I generally show up for the same functions. It sucks.

Right now my plan is to stay away from the menfolk for the next 8 years or so. When my girls are both over the age of 18 and my dogs are old and frail and won’t want to eat strangers any more…maybe then I’ll be ready to hunt down a keeper.

[kimberleyanddarren]

i think if you stop looking you are more likely to find someone, changes are if you plan to wait 8 you will find someone before then, just so that fate can reck your plans and keep you on your toes lol

[JamieM]

Number one reason why I like bunnies better then (the) men (I’ve dated):
THEY WON’T LEAVE YOU FOR SOME ANOREXIC, CAN’T-TAKE-CARE-OF-HERSELF, MOMMY OF 12 ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN WHO CALLS YOU FAT BECAUSE YOU’VE GOT BOOBS!

Ok…I feel better now.

[TARM]

Oh my….lol

I was replaced this last time (even though I did the dumping) by a motorcycle. I’m not sure what’s worse an anorexic can’t-takek-care-of-herself mommy of 12 illegitimate children or an inanimate object.

[kimberleyanddarren]

the anorexic because men are known to love their tous – boys and their toys etc.

[TARM]

What if he didn’t have the toy until AFTER you broke up?

That sentence could raise some eyebrows if taken out of context.

[JamieM]

Thanks for the back up.

 

I’ve been cheated on by every single one of my boyfriends.  Hence being HAPPILY SINGLE. 

[kimberleyanddarren]

lol! yeah.. what kinda rabbits is this website really for huh? *wink wink* lol

[JamieM]

OH geez… ….oh man. Ha.

[MarkBun]

Just for the record, neither Osprey nor myself will take any offense in this thread. For the most part men are bad – until you need us to kill a spider!

I once bought my girlfriend a necklace as a ‘welcome back to school’ gift. When I told the cashier, she said “Wow. No special anniversary? Are there any other men like you?”

I told her “There’s 8 more. Unfortunately, they’re all gay.”

[JamieM]

Ha. That’s about the gist of it. Men are like parking spots. The good ones are all taken and the rest are handicapped.

[MarkBun]

Oooh, you just reminded me of a Benny Hill joke but it is rather chaeuvanistic (sp) as was all his humor and it isn’t PC here in the naughties (00).

[Cassi&Charlie]

Markusdark, my boyfriend gets stuff like that all the time cause he loves to buy me things, and people always ask if it’s a special occasion. What kind of strange world do we live in where we’re only meant to give the people we love(?) presents on special occasions and I for one don’t want to live in that kind of world! I want presents all the time ~ and my present to him is that I do the housework

Edited: and I also capture the spiders and release them outside because my boyfriend is scared of the things.

[Lightchick]

Oooohhh, the comments…!!!

1. Can we have an adult-only section to hear what Markus is thinking?!

2. I HATE spiders…the BF definitely does ALL spider captures/killings depending on how gross the individual spider is! But a couple of weeks ago at work (for those of you sick of hearing about me being in various and sundry parks…for some weird reason, people LIKE THEATRE OUTSIDE OVER THE SUMMER! I just want it to be September so I can go back into my nice dark theatres with climate-control and light-switches and NO WILDLIFE! It’s not my fault people want to spend 2 hours sitting under the stars…it means I have to spend 20hours multiplied by 6 days being cold and wet and attacked by bugs and guilt-tripped by rabbits…and listening to coyotes killing either house-cats or bunnies…urghh!) in my open-air theatre in San Diego, we found a tarantula in the light-control-room. I, of course, wouldn’t touch it, but I wandered over to gawk at it getting captured and dumped out on the hill. BF went MIA. I had to torture him for an hour before I found out he HATES spiders EVEN MORE THAN I DO and has been faking spider-bravery for 2 years!

3. I would totally agree with all of you that all guys suck…but my BF has 2 bunnies he didn’t really want because I was worried about them, and he hasn’t dumped me because I skulk around in a park threatening to capture a feral rabbit. So I’m going to go with MOST guys suck. But we have to make exceptions for a select few!

[kimberleyanddarren]

Markusdark – if only that were true, my boyfriend sh*ts himself everytime i even mention spider, grass snake, bettle whatever and I have to go collect it and put it outside! so men dont even have this use anymore.. pfft lol

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