Quote Originally Posted by LBTC View Post

I don't think 12 is too young to be left alone, I just think that both parents should know about it in advance. If I would normally be home with the dogs, and I were going out, I would let DH know and I'd let him know if the dogs were in or outside in the back yard....just communication, not necessarily control.

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I think so too.
Also when your relationship is already under stress such situations just add fuel to the fire and b4 u know it everything (not just the sh*t) is hitting the fan and there seems No Way Forward (except out the door!)