Redditor Upset With SO Over Partner's Decision On Unnecessary And Costly Tests For Their Pet

Caring for a pet can bring immense happiness, companionship, and love to millions of people worldwide. Pets offer solace, encourage physical activity and social connections, and even alleviate stress. However, owning a pet entails various responsibilities and costs that should not be underestimated. One significant financial aspect is veterinary care.

This Redditor recently felt concerned about their pet's health and asked their SO to take it to the vet. After discussing the necessities, OP texted their SO to reiterate which tests were approved and which were not. Upon their SO's return, the bill exceeded expectations, covering tests and a shot that the OP had not agreed to. Despite their SO claiming a misunderstanding, OP felt frustrated by the disregard for their instructions. Keep scrolling to read the whole story!

OP asks:

OP asked their SO to take their pet to the vet.

SO often makes decisions for OP that OP didn't ask for.

OP sent a text to reiterate what tests were okay and which weren't.

The bill was almost double what was anticipated and included tests and a shot that OP had not agreed to.

SO said they misunderstood OP's text.

OP was upset. Thankfully, it didn't cost as much as OP thought it would have.

More context

Some think OP is YTA in this situation.

However, these Redditors believe that OP is not in the wrong here.