Compromise is a crucial part of any relationship, whether that be with friends, partners or family members.
A daughter has shown a huge unwillingness to compromise as she refuses to visit her family home if they adopt a dog.
The 24-year-old named Ava believes dogs are "disgusting" and "gross", and dislikes the way they smell, drool and lick.
Her distressed mother, 52, has taken to Reddit to ask people for advice, as she struggles to come to terms with Ava's strong opinion.
Writing under the username dogdramathrow, the mum explained that she lives with husband Mark, 50, who is Ava's stepdad and biological father to youngest daughter Ellie, 13.
Despite Mark and Ellie loving dogs and volunteering at a local shelter, it was mutually agreed that the family wouldn't have a pet as Ava "hates" them.
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But since Ava moved out of the family home five months ago, Mark, Ellie and her mum have "fallen in love" with a rescue dog.
She said: "We talked to Ava and assured her we would train him excellently, that he wouldn't be allowed near the guest suite, so that she doesn't have to be uncomfortable when she visits.
"We also said if she doesn't want to deal with it still we would pay for a hotel room for visits."
Despite offering the compromise of a hotel, Ava is furious at the idea of a family dog.
"She was super annoyed and said even if she were to visit during the day, she'd have to be around a 'gross dog' and she'd be disgusted the entire time she's in our house," the mum wrote.
"She said it makes her not want to visit and that we're making a decision that's alienating her from the family."
The mum doesn't want to make Ava feel uncomfortable but also doesn't think it's fair that she can dictate what they do now she's moved out.
"We have always been a close and happy family and now this one issue is creating so much conflict," she said.
Hundreds of Reddit users reacted to the post in shock and despair, with many calling Ava "spoilt" and "narcissistic".
One person said: "Ava needs to realise the world doesn't revolve around her likes and dislikes. You're not choosing any child over the other. You're choosing to get a dog. Get the dog."
A second agreed: "You went above and beyond already to ban dogs from your home when she lived there, despite your other daughter and husband adoring them, just to appease her.
"I think she's gotten a little too used to dictating what goes on in your home and it's time you tell her that it's your home, your rules, and if she doesn't like it, she can go to a hotel."
A third added: "Get the dog and name it Ava."
One user could relate to Ava's perspective but said that she deals with it differently.
She commented: "I'm not a huge dog person either, for the same reasons that your daughter listed. My dad and stepmum have a dog.
"You know what I do when I go to visit them? I respect that they love their puppers and just try to keep away. It's about being flexible for the ones we love."
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