So, I moved in with my girlfriend about 4 months ago. Last month, she was talking about getting a dog. I didn't want one. Don't get me wrong, I love dogs with all my heart and soul. My German Shepherd Apollo died just 6 months ago. I had her since she was a puppy. I got her as a gift on my 8th birthday. She was a healthy 18 year old dog, but sadly died after getting hit by a car. Both my parents died in a car accident when I was 19. She was the only thing I had left. My girlfriend is great. She is always do kind, funny and loving.  But she doesn't understand why I don't want a dog. I feel like it'll replace Apollo. I don't want to replace her with another dog. I understand why she wants a dog so much. Her parents didn't allow her to have a dog, and she always wanted one. A mutual friend even called me an asshole.