India, April 18 -- Many couples are quick to adopt pets, seeing it as a major relationship milestone once things feel smooth sailing. It's tempting, bringing home a four-legged baby can feel dreamy, almost like starting a little family. But is it a wise move to get a pet?

Relationships, especially in their early phases, can be unpredictable. Now, throwing a pet into the mix of breakup and heartbreak makes things even messier and more complicated. You may end up arguing over who gets to keep the pet, while your pet silently picks up on the shift in dynamics and starts to feel very distressed.

No doubt this is a tricky terrain, so we have reached out to experts on both sides to understand when it's the right time to get a pet as a couple ...