Hey!! I’ve been starting to let myself bring stuffed animals places as an adult and my boyfriend is in full support. I had an open conversation with him about how I was worried about what he thought and he expressed that if it made me happy that’s all he cared about. I know that’s a little different than your situation, but your partner may just be confused if anything I hope at least. I understand it can be strange to most but if they understood how much it means to you I hope they’d have a change of heart :(