Puppy love: why asking my boyfriend to coparent Basil the greyhound was the most important proposal of all

TL;DR

The author proposed a unique relationship milestone by asking her boyfriend to share her dog's collar number.
This action was initially for practical reasons, ensuring her dog Basil could be contacted if lost while she was away.
The author realized the dog collar engraving represented a significant gesture of commitment and trust.
She contrasts this with traditional milestones like marriage, suggesting the dog's well-being is her primary responsibility.
The core of relationship milestones is the ability to trust another person with important aspects of one's life, including loved ones and one's 'bruised and idiotic heart'.

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