How dare you not like dogs?

I hope you die a horrible, slow, and excruciating death.

Kidding.

All jokes aside, it isn’t surprising you have had backlash for saying you aren’t a dog person in your dating profile.

People have close relationships with their pets, especially their dogs.

When she sees a dating profile of someone who states that he isn’t a dog person, she can’t help but think that you are rejecting or slighting her own dog.

Yes, it gets that personal.

She loves her dog.

Seeing that you have stated that you aren’t a dog person in your dating profile, she feels like you are hating on her dog and that causes her to react negatively.

Everyone loves her female Labrador Retriever.

Her family members gush over her.

Her friends bring doggie gifts for her whenever they visit.

People can’t resist the urge to come over and pet her whenever she is taking her out for a walk.

Her Labrador Retriever brings nothing but joy into her life.

No one ever has anything negative to say about her Labrador Retriever.

Yet, here she is, on a dating app, and she so happens to see your dating profile proclaiming that you aren’t a dog person.

She takes it personally.

This is when you get the backlash.

And boy, does it come at you hard.

She is not the only one who takes it personally when she sees a dating profile like yours.

Lots of dog lovers do.

It’s almost as though you insulted a family member of theirs by name.

This is how a good number of dog lovers are.

Their dog is not just a dog, it’s a family member.

I know it is crazy for you to think that dog owners can get this illogical and emotional over a simple comment of preference on a dating app, but this is how it is for a good number of dog lovers.

The backlash is annoying, but never let that dissuade you from being true to who you are.

You aren’t a dog person, plain and simple.

You have your reasons for it.

You already know that you wouldn’t get along with someone who has a dog as a pet.

It’s best for you to be honest about that on your dating profile.

The backlash is worth it, as long as you are filtering out those you already know wouldn’t be compatible with you.

Don’t worry.

You won’t be on the dating app forever.

The idea is to find someone of interest, connect, and leave the dating app.

You won’t have to keep going through the backlash forever.

Whenever you receive backlash from people like this, block their dating profile.

That’s one less person you have to worry about sending you repeated messages expressing their disdain for your preference.

Stay focused on talking to people you connect with who obviously aren’t dog owners.

Believe it or not, they exist.

Some of them feel the exact same way you do.

They aren’t dog people and don’t want to date dog people.

Keep your chin up.

A good match is imminent, as long as you don’t let the backlash get to you mentally and you maintain a good attitude.