Animal attraction versus girlfriend

My girlfriend moved in with me about six months ago.I really want to get a pet because I love animals, but she refuses. It's already caused a few arguments. What can I do to change her mind?

Owning a pet is a daily responsibility, even something small like a turtle or fish. If your work takes you out of town on a regular basis, she will become the de facto caretaker. It's understandable if she feels her schedule is already too busy to accommodate another chore. Maybe it's not the pet, but the type of animal. If she's afraid of that species, maybe look at a different breed. If she is dead set against the idea, don't come home with a wiggling "surprise" hoping she'll accept it in time. The last thing you want is to be choosing one over the other.

The guy I'm seeing is really jealous and it's driving me crazy. I'm in my 20s and he's a little older than me. We're both from Beijing but I studied in Canada for four years. I have no intention of cheating on him, so how do I get him to relax?