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AIBU to go through with this?

101 replies

lostconf · 21/03/2026 17:30

Background: in a relationship for 2m, we will call him M.

M told me very early on that he has trust issues (understandable given his history) and was worried I’d leave.

1 month in he freaked out that we were too serious and he wasn’t ready. I agreed, we slowed it down.

2 months in, I missed my period. I was on the pill but I think it’s been affected by my IBS. Definitely didn’t miss any.

told him I missed my period, he broke up with me and broke down in tears saying he was broken and couldn’t have a rship, suicidal etc. This was 1 march.

after a week of a mixture of not speaking and him saying he was sorry for hurting me and how mentally unwell he was, I found out I’m pregnant. I told him.

he has basically told me He ended it because he couldn’t trust me. I hadn’t told him straight away that my sterilisation had failed, (I told him 3 weeks into the relationship and was on the pill the whole time). His friends thought I was baby trapping him.

we ended up arguing all last week, him saying I’d messed up, that I was now being nasty, that he was broken and scared I’d leave so he hurt me by trying not to get hurt himself, as if he got hurt it would be the end of him. He said he didn’t think we’d have lasted anyway, and the differences between us were too big (the difference being our thoughts on marriage).

he then said he regretted saying anything and wished we were still together, that he wished we could come back from this but we can’t, that he wished he could go back in time or that he’d met me when he was mentally better. Then said he’d support me with the baby.

i felt he’d been very toxic, one minute saying we weren’t right for each other, the next saying he wished he’d met me later when he was better. He’d gone from breaking up with me cos of his mental health to then blaming me.

i now have to decide whether or not to keep the baby. He made it clear he wants to be in the baby’s life. The last message he sent to me was deliberately hurtful and nasty, so I have since told him he will never hear from me again. And we have been no contact for a week. (Although he watches my stories on WhatsApp, which is weird. He deleted me everywhere else)

im now struggling with a mixture of heartbreak, as I genuinely cared for him. It was too intense too soon and that’s why it hurts… but also the fact I’m now pregnant and don’t know what to do. I feel abandoned, as despite his words he hasn’t actually been around. I’m worried he’s looking for someone else, though as he can’t trust anyone it’s likely to be casual.

when I make a decision, which has to be soon, AIBU to not tell him? To just disappear, and leave him to it? He is clearly unwell if he’s been suicidal (though apparently
feels better now it’s sunny) and me
messaginf him may make it worse (he says us talking reminds him of how much he hurt me) but he should have a right to know? He’s probably waiting for me to tell him.

never been in a situation like this before, i was happily married (he died) and it’s my first proper relationship since he passed away.

OP posts:
SalmonOnFinnCrisp · 21/03/2026 19:58

For gods sake get an abortion.

he sounds unwell mentally.

"It might be my last chance" is totally childish and self absorbed. You are the least of it... but even just from your own POV
...Why would you want the uncertainty yourself of this awful guy reappearing randomly in 1/5/8 yrs demanding joint custody or parental rights... what a living nightmare....I wouldnt want to be attached to this guy in any way....

More importantly....

Why would you intentionally give a child this life....with him as an absent father? Who may "appear" at any point to disturb and disrupt the child?

Thirdly you have 2 children. You have a responsibility to them... this is not in their interest. at all. Beyond the obvious you will also be likely inflicting this man on your 2 existing children....

There"s no world in which I would continue this pregnancy.

Also CONDOMS.
You are a grown-ass mother of 2 having unprotected sex with a stranger (as youve discovered now its all hitting the fan). Not okay.

TheChicDreamer · 21/03/2026 20:01

Please concentrate on the children you have. They do not need this drama in their lives. Think about them and not yourself, op.

IWaffleAlot · 21/03/2026 20:02

IwishIcouldconfess · 21/03/2026 17:34

For goodness sake, this is not a stable relationship and bringing a child into it is dam right cruel.

Agree. Imagine sending your child to him when he’s proved to be so unstable. It would be very irresponsible of you to bring a child into such a toxic situation that you very well know about op

IWaffleAlot · 21/03/2026 20:04

lostconf · 21/03/2026 19:39

I’m 39. He said he isn’t angry about me being pregnant, he just feels I hid the sterilisation failure from him EVEN THO I WAS ON THE PILL! It is my last chance for a baby but I do have two older children.

You have kids already. Clearly you don’t think about the ones you already have and this one too. It’s all about you

Sometimessmiling · 21/03/2026 20:05

lostconf · 21/03/2026 17:30

Background: in a relationship for 2m, we will call him M.

M told me very early on that he has trust issues (understandable given his history) and was worried I’d leave.

1 month in he freaked out that we were too serious and he wasn’t ready. I agreed, we slowed it down.

2 months in, I missed my period. I was on the pill but I think it’s been affected by my IBS. Definitely didn’t miss any.

told him I missed my period, he broke up with me and broke down in tears saying he was broken and couldn’t have a rship, suicidal etc. This was 1 march.

after a week of a mixture of not speaking and him saying he was sorry for hurting me and how mentally unwell he was, I found out I’m pregnant. I told him.

he has basically told me He ended it because he couldn’t trust me. I hadn’t told him straight away that my sterilisation had failed, (I told him 3 weeks into the relationship and was on the pill the whole time). His friends thought I was baby trapping him.

we ended up arguing all last week, him saying I’d messed up, that I was now being nasty, that he was broken and scared I’d leave so he hurt me by trying not to get hurt himself, as if he got hurt it would be the end of him. He said he didn’t think we’d have lasted anyway, and the differences between us were too big (the difference being our thoughts on marriage).

he then said he regretted saying anything and wished we were still together, that he wished we could come back from this but we can’t, that he wished he could go back in time or that he’d met me when he was mentally better. Then said he’d support me with the baby.

i felt he’d been very toxic, one minute saying we weren’t right for each other, the next saying he wished he’d met me later when he was better. He’d gone from breaking up with me cos of his mental health to then blaming me.

i now have to decide whether or not to keep the baby. He made it clear he wants to be in the baby’s life. The last message he sent to me was deliberately hurtful and nasty, so I have since told him he will never hear from me again. And we have been no contact for a week. (Although he watches my stories on WhatsApp, which is weird. He deleted me everywhere else)

im now struggling with a mixture of heartbreak, as I genuinely cared for him. It was too intense too soon and that’s why it hurts… but also the fact I’m now pregnant and don’t know what to do. I feel abandoned, as despite his words he hasn’t actually been around. I’m worried he’s looking for someone else, though as he can’t trust anyone it’s likely to be casual.

when I make a decision, which has to be soon, AIBU to not tell him? To just disappear, and leave him to it? He is clearly unwell if he’s been suicidal (though apparently
feels better now it’s sunny) and me
messaginf him may make it worse (he says us talking reminds him of how much he hurt me) but he should have a right to know? He’s probably waiting for me to tell him.

never been in a situation like this before, i was happily married (he died) and it’s my first proper relationship since he passed away.

Don't bring a child into this life with him as the dad.

Ponoka7 · 21/03/2026 20:12

At best you'll be a single Mum and potentially when the child is a teen they find their mentally unwell Dad and you have to battle to keep your child on a good path. Or they find out their father has died by suicide.

At worst he goes for access and you live in terror when he has the child and your life is a mess. How old are your other children? They are about to watch a nightmare unfold.

sharkstale · 21/03/2026 20:23

If you want the baby, have the baby. But I wouldn't tell him. He'll make it a really unstable environment and mess with your head.

sharkstale · 21/03/2026 20:25

Don't listen to anybody on here telling you to abort it. I did that once, took advice from bloody mumnset and aborted my baby. Couldn't live with my decision afterwards. Do what YOU want to do.

catipuss · 21/03/2026 20:27

Too short a relationship and he doesn't sound like father material. If you want the baby keep it, but don't expect (or even want) him to be a dad.

IwishIcouldconfess · 21/03/2026 20:29

sharkstale · 21/03/2026 20:25

Don't listen to anybody on here telling you to abort it. I did that once, took advice from bloody mumnset and aborted my baby. Couldn't live with my decision afterwards. Do what YOU want to do.

Because this is a really stable environment to bring a child into

catipuss · 21/03/2026 20:30

sharkstale · 21/03/2026 20:25

Don't listen to anybody on here telling you to abort it. I did that once, took advice from bloody mumnset and aborted my baby. Couldn't live with my decision afterwards. Do what YOU want to do.

Never take advice from random people on the internet, particularly when it is life changing, sorry for your loss.

PissedOffAndStuck · 21/03/2026 20:49

Bluntly...

Terminate the pregnancy

Tell him it was a miscarriage

Block him and move on

S0j0urn4r · 21/03/2026 20:54

"it’s my first proper relationship since he passed away."

I mean this kindly: this is not and never has been a proper relationship.
Whatever happens with the baby you need to cut contact with this person.

Ariel896 · 21/03/2026 20:56

I really hope this isn’t true. You have children already, think about them. Why would you want to bring a baby unto the world with a mentally ill father, you already have two children. Focus on them

RoseField1 · 21/03/2026 21:09

lostconf · 21/03/2026 19:39

I’m 39. He said he isn’t angry about me being pregnant, he just feels I hid the sterilisation failure from him EVEN THO I WAS ON THE PILL! It is my last chance for a baby but I do have two older children.

You don't need another baby. It's not your last chance for a baby as you have two children already. Open your eyes.

FeelingSadToday1 · 21/03/2026 21:10

FML. All this in 60 days!

As everyone has said OP, this is an absolute disaster waiting to happen.

Please use condoms when having sex with strangers. He could be riddled with infections.

This is not a relationship, It’s an absolute shit show and I think you need to seriously consider what is best for everyone involved.

TheBlueKoala · 21/03/2026 21:21

lostconf · 21/03/2026 19:39

I’m 39. He said he isn’t angry about me being pregnant, he just feels I hid the sterilisation failure from him EVEN THO I WAS ON THE PILL! It is my last chance for a baby but I do have two older children.

You already have two children so take care of them. If you have a child with him ge will fuck you both up. And I would be wary about hus genes since mental illness can be hereditary.

JMSA · 21/03/2026 21:28

Do not have a child with this headcase. Whether you like it or not, you will be entangled together for the next 18 years at least.

auserna · 21/03/2026 21:28

Jeez, he sounds seriously unstable. Why didn't he wear a condom? (Did you ask him to? Not that it's your sole responsibility, but obviously there are reasons other than birth control to use condoms with a new partner.)

I wouldn't want to be tied to him through child. I can imagine that would be an absolute nightmare, for knocking on two decades, minimum.

worldshottestmom · 21/03/2026 21:31

lostconf · 21/03/2026 19:39

I’m 39. He said he isn’t angry about me being pregnant, he just feels I hid the sterilisation failure from him EVEN THO I WAS ON THE PILL! It is my last chance for a baby but I do have two older children.

Hmm. To start off, this guy is nothing but trouble and you would do well to steer clear of him forever. Im wondering if you are thinking of keeping the baby as you are perhaps a little lonely after the passing of your husband (my condolences btw💐) and also think its your last shot of having a baby. If you want to have this baby, you do it with pride. It is your body and it is your choice. But you should also do it for the right reasons, and with the baby in mind.

That being said, I would be very cautious about allowing this man to have contact. For one, he instantly broke up with you when you said you missed your period. Big big big red flag. He is quite clearly VERY manipulative and abusive. The whole part about what he said was a little confusing to read, and I imagine confusing to hear, and thats exactly what he was trying to do. They play on the "im so suicidal feel sorry for me forgive me" on purpose. Please do not buy into it. Even if he is suicidal, that doesn't mean you have to take him back or do anything with or for him that you dont want to. I personally would not have anything to do with this man ever again, regardless of having his child or not.

It is an unfortunate situation at present. You could terminate and be rid of him with a clear conscience. You dont have to tell him anything and if you do he will not doubt try and abuse and manipulate you into changing your mind. No thanks.

If you decide to keep the baby, then this could be a new chapter in your life. You could raise the baby alone (if thats what you want), you could allow visitation, etc etc, you know the options. Its all up to you. Dont let him make you think that it isnt. Good luck with whatever you decide, but please dont let this man manipulate you any longer.

FunMustard · 21/03/2026 21:59

Ultimately it's your choice, but I would not have this baby. I think it is the height of selfishness to bring a child into the world under the circumstances you describe.

Breadcat24 · 21/03/2026 22:15

What is a sterilization fail?
Surely that would be tubes tied etc.
And going through that would mean you did not want more children?
Especially with someone you have known for only 2 months.
Contact your ,medical provider

WinterSunglasses · 21/03/2026 22:18

PissedOffAndStuck · 21/03/2026 20:49

Bluntly...

Terminate the pregnancy

Tell him it was a miscarriage

Block him and move on

This. And get counselling. You will still be dealing with your husband's death, as will your children, and the last thing any of you needs is a new baby around.

wishfulthinking25 · 21/03/2026 22:21

SalmonOnFinnCrisp · 21/03/2026 19:58

For gods sake get an abortion.

he sounds unwell mentally.

"It might be my last chance" is totally childish and self absorbed. You are the least of it... but even just from your own POV
...Why would you want the uncertainty yourself of this awful guy reappearing randomly in 1/5/8 yrs demanding joint custody or parental rights... what a living nightmare....I wouldnt want to be attached to this guy in any way....

More importantly....

Why would you intentionally give a child this life....with him as an absent father? Who may "appear" at any point to disturb and disrupt the child?

Thirdly you have 2 children. You have a responsibility to them... this is not in their interest. at all. Beyond the obvious you will also be likely inflicting this man on your 2 existing children....

There"s no world in which I would continue this pregnancy.

Also CONDOMS.
You are a grown-ass mother of 2 having unprotected sex with a stranger (as youve discovered now its all hitting the fan). Not okay.

Edited

Exactly this. OP, please quit the ‘it would be last chance” of having a baby. They are not a toy, not a doll. This is a LIFE you are talking about, you owe them a good stable loving life at least and I don’t think either of you can provide this and you already have 2 to think about, where are they in all this madness? PLEASE just worry about the children you already have.

YourShyLion · 21/03/2026 22:28

Really??? 🤔