Caelie Brynleea month agoAITA for telling my (30F) live-in boyfriend (28M) that he prioritizes a game over me and my sick dog? Today, my dog began showing signs of an allergy attack after our walk. Her snout started getting bumps, and her eyes turned slightly red. About 30 minutes later, her snout was fully swollen, and she was clearly uncomfortable, trying to scratch it and not letting me touch her. I called the emergency vet clinic. While I was on the phone, I asked my boyfriend if he could cancel his game night to come with me, since he usually plays an online game with 25 strangers every few days. He questioned why he would need to cancel, saying it would inconvenience 25 people for something that might not be a serious emergency. I snapped at him, asking if he really prioritized a game and 25 strangers over me and our dog’s health. He then asked why I had to put it like that, and mentioned that he didn’t think the situation was dire, as the dog didn’t seem too bad to him. I immediately apologized for snapping. Now, my boyfriend doesn’t drive, but I was on crutches and needed help with the dog. I asked him to at least walk us to the car, which he did. On the drive, my dog’s condition worsened, and she stopped breathing just as I turned into the vet’s parking lot. I honked the last 100 meters and rushed inside with her, and the staff immediately ran to help. They gave her the meds she needed, and her breathing returned to normal. We stayed at the clinic for observation and later left with some medications. I kept my boyfriend updated via text. Afterward, when we got home, he went straight back to playing his game and barely acknowledged our return. So, AITA for confronting him about his priorities?128
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