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Losing a pet is like losing a family member; you never truly get over it.

We wishour petscould live forever.

Or at least as long as we do so we dont have to say goodbye to them too soon.

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Other people opt for physical mementos, like a picture.

Butthis guyangered his girlfriend when he chose to remember hislate dogby commissioning a flat-screen TV-size portrait of his doggo.

We reached out to designer and artist Natalie Papier.

Golden retriever dog lying down, bathed in warm sunlight.

Read her recommendations on the best ways to commemorate a pet below!

Whats more, getting everyone to agree with it might be even harder.

This can be a really [great] way to incorporate pieces that you both resonate with!

Text discussing a woman’s frustration over her boyfriend’s desire to hang a large photo of his late dog.

When couples disagree aboutdecoratingtheir shared space, communication is the most important thing.

Better to get that conversation out of the way before you do anything drastic!

Makes for a much smoother process for all, Napier notes.

Text describing a woman’s reaction to her boyfriend’s plan for a large photo of his late dog.

Its ok to agree to disagree with each other though, too.

Just like she mentioned, there are other ways to commemorate a pet with physical memorabilia.

Pet Portraits Company has somesuggestionsas well.

Text expressing concerns about displaying a large photo of a late dog in the apartment.

This includes their bed and bowls.

Another way to incorporate pet portraits in home decor is to dedicate a pet nook to them.

There are also other ways to commemorate ones deceased pet.

Cozy apartment living room with art on the wall, warm lighting, and cushioned seating.

Some people choose to host a memorial service for their pets as part of the grieving process.

Others can choose to make an outdoor memorial for their pet.

In memory of Meg, the memorial reads.

Text discussing a woman’s concern about a flat screen TV size photo of her boyfriend’s late dog in their apartment.

c’mon take a ball and enjoy a game with your dog in memory of our beautiful girl.

Meg loved the beach and loved life.

And we love and miss her.

Text about a woman expressing concern over her boyfriend’s desire to hang a large photo of his late dog.

That way, both get a decor item they desperately want but cant have.

Check out the results:

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Couple moving into apartment, man carrying boxes, woman holding a plant, related to dog photo discussion.

Plush toy dog resting on grass, symbolizing late dog photo discussion in apartment.

Reddit comment discussing opinions on displaying a large photo of a deceased dog for memorial purposes.

Reddit comment discussing compromise on a large photo of a boyfriend’s late dog in a shared apartment.

Text response discussing large photo of late dog, suggesting patience during grief before deciding on display.

Reddit comment discussing a reasonable compromise about memorializing a dog with a large photo.

Text comment discussing the idea of hanging a large flat screen TV-sized dog photo in an apartment.

Comment discussing large photo of boyfriend’s late dog in apartment.

Reddit comment discussing compromise on displaying large dog photo in shared apartment.

Reddit comment discussing giant photo of a late dog, similar to BF’s request for the apartment.

Comment suggesting a photo of a dog printed on a blanket as a considerate gift alternative.

Reddit comment criticizing idea of large photo of deceased dog.

Text discussing an argument about displaying a large photo of a late dog in an apartment, suggesting a compromise.

Text comment discussing a woman’s feelings about her boyfriend’s large photo of his late dog.

Comment on photo size debate for apartment decor and relationships.

Comment discussing design compromise on large dog photo in apartment.

Comment discussing a woman’s dislike for a large dog photo in the apartment.

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Screenshot of an online comment about a boyfriend wanting to hang a large photo of his late dog.

Reddit comment discussing criticism of a partner’s memorial for a late dog with large photo.

Comment about decorating the apartment, suggesting compromise over a large dog photo.

Reddit comment reading: “YTA. I’m sure he’d take it down after a little bit. Way to be supportive,” in response to a post about a photo of a late dog.

Reddit comment discussing emotions about displaying a large photo of a boyfriend’s late dog in the apartment.