"I need you to respect that I do not wish to be around dogs. It would be valid even if I just didn't like them, but I have a legitimate phobia and I refuse to expose myself to that just because you think your excitement about your new thing is more important than my mental health."
My script for the LW:
"You're right. I was being a jerk. I'm sorry. I would like to continue hanging out with you in places where my puppy is not, if you can forgive my temporary descent into assholery."
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"I need you to respect that I do not wish to be around dogs. It would be valid even if I just didn't like them, but I have a legitimate phobia and I refuse to expose myself to that just because you think your excitement about your new thing is more important than my mental health."
My script for the LW:
"You're right. I was being a jerk. I'm sorry. I would like to continue hanging out with you in places where my puppy is not, if you can forgive my temporary descent into assholery."
My script for Annie:
"I am a hack. I resign."