Don't think it helps you, but since you asked, lol, my boyfriend's only rule (we don't live together, different states atm, been together 8 years) is that I talk to him before getting any new animal so we can discuss it together, and make the decision after we hear what the other has to say. He is completely fine with me getting more reptiles as long as he feels we are at a point where we can make the commitment. But he is a huge animal lover. He just doesn't want me to surprise him with a new pet.