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Bubbleezz · 03/05/2010 12:17

i don't have a clue what to do, my boyfriend has left me and my 7 month old son because hes not ready to be a dad, i can see where he is comin from because he is only 18 i just need advice on what to do or say to him to make it less scary for him. i would be very thankful for all advice

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maristella · 03/05/2010 13:30

i can honestly say that i would not be keen to make it less scary for him. being a parent in a relationship is alot less scary than being left on your own with a baby.
i think you need to make sure you change the boundaries. as a father he must pay his way, have regular, organised contact with dc.
please don't let him take you for granted, he should either be with you or not.

motherlovebone · 03/05/2010 16:03

I agree with maristella
organised, structured contact is the way to go.
no ifs buts or maybes.

how do you get on with his family?
you could bring them into arrangements too if they are reasonable/interested.

scary for him?
not ready to be a dad?
ready to have sex though?
i bet its quite scary for you being left with a 7 month old.

anyway, he is not the important one anymore, your child is.

get as much support as you can.

Bubbleezz · 04/05/2010 09:17

thanks for your advice

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