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partner keeps saying he’s “fine” because he got someone pregnant before + I feel blamed

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Airyfairy500 · 30/06/2026 09:50

We’ve been trying for a baby for around a year with no success. I already have a child from a previous relationship.

I’ve had a scan suggesting possible endometriosis on one ovary. My GP has said my partner needs a semen analysis before they’ll investigate me further. He’s agreed, but keeps brushing it off and making comments that are really upsetting me.

He says he got someone pregnant years ago during a “pregnancy scare” (she had an early abortion), so his sperm is obviously fine. He also said things besides this recent matter that his dad conceived quickly so he must have “good sperm”, and that his younger brother is trying for a baby so we need to “hurry up”. Although he’s not saying it to be mean it feels like he’s brushing things of like something that can just be done.

I got a bit defensive and argued well I’ve had a child. The rest of it I didn’t verbalise it but I said it in my head as it was mean. The thing I thought was how did you even know it was yours if you wasn’t with the girl.

I don’t think he means harm, but I’m really struggling. I feel like he’s dismissing everything on the basis of “I got someone pregnant before” and as I am doing investigations for endometriosis I’m the clear reason. Overall it’s all starting to affect me.

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HermioneWeasley · 30/06/2026 09:58

And the first reply nails it

Deadringer · 30/06/2026 09:57

He sounds like an immature arse.

sittingonabeach · 30/06/2026 09:56

Is he really good dad material?

ofcolitas · 30/06/2026 09:56

Userexcuser · 30/06/2026 09:54

I think it's a sign he's probably not the man to have a baby with.

Yes this.

Also, what are your thoughts on marriage?

Userexcuser · 30/06/2026 09:54

I think it's a sign he's probably not the man to have a baby with.

Airyfairy500 · 30/06/2026 09:53

Just to be clear: The well I’ve had a child comment was me saying I can argue the same thing. Just like you have got someone pregnant I’ve had a child too.

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Cheese55 · 30/06/2026 09:52

Sperm changes, hes being ignorant