I'll have a fairly objective crack at this... The dog is presumably a much loved member of their family... you're not. You are merely the weird husband of the hostess's best friend. That is also my station in life, the weird husband.. who my wife's friends rarely need to encounter in social situations. I accept that my odd dislikes and preferences render me an unsociable hermit. OK by me, I look forward with relief to nights when the wife goes out to house parties, restaurants, or trips to the theatre, so I can stay home and watch a decent western or war movie.... 😜
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