By MyNameIsNotJeff - 08/05/2015 03:23 - United States

Today, my girlfriend bought me a pet tarantula. I now have one of my biggest fears crawling around my house. FML
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Akerra89 14

I would thank her for that and kindly mention your fear of spiders, and ask to get another pet together.

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Kazze 31

Well, looks like it's time to burn the house down.

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amileah13 26

I would be running and screaming away. And probably dump my bf if he ever did that

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Ms_ValS 27

That's what I was thinking. First thought was, is she doing this to trigger an argument about how much she doesn't even know him which hopefully ends up in a break up. Well at least he can fling the damn thing at her right out of its tank when it's over. But I'm guessing with their 8 legs those things hang on real good.

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JazNim17 18

It may be that she legitimately didn't know he was afraid of spiders. She might have thought a tarantula was a cool pet and didn't think he'd be the type of guy to be scared of tarantulas. It's hard for some people to admit what they're scared of. I dated a guy for a whole year before I ever learned he was afraid of snakes, and I only learned it by accident, so I wouldn't go assigning her bad motives just yet, 87.

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Hiimhaileypotter 52

Actually, #98, the problem isn't just if she knew or didn't know about his fear. When you live with someone, "surprise" pets are never a good idea (whether it's for you or for them). You should always discuss when pets should be added into the household, it's just irresponsible not to. And it's how a lot of animals get dumped in shelters.

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messymessiah 11

As much as I'm also afraid of spiders I would love one as a pet, definitely not a surprise pretty though. Still I do agree, that suck OP.

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Migole 36

Because it's always a good idea to get a pet without asking the other person first ... (or if you've talked at length about it before und are sure about the responsibility). Just like all of those parents who buy their children the newest trend pet without any knowledge and then dump them at the next street corner for "making too much work" asshats.

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ShadJV 0

The weird thing is, my name IS Jeff and I'm also terrified of spiders.

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bazookajoey 27

Wow she doesn't know you at all, you 2 should really get to know each other better

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limabeans101029 20

14- No, he needs to burn his house down.

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ohSNAPyall 26

Surprise pets are generally not a good idea. You don't want to end up in a situation like this where the recipient doesn't want to take care of the pet.

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Ramos808 29

Be honest with your girlfriend! She will definitely understand why you don't want a tarantula in your home

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