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Am I being unreasonable

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Rach9229 · 26/05/2020 16:08

Hi
I'm hoping to get some opinions. I've recently found out we are expecting surprises baby at the end of the year. We have been together just short of two years. I moved in with my partner over six months ago he bought a house before we were together this was agreed as temp measure for us both to save and buy somewhere together. I used to live alone in rented. This house is very far away from my family and friends and very close to his parents. Now we are trying to move in a rush and having disagreements over the location. I want to move close to my own mum as she is going to help me with the baby which is my first and I feel like if we don't move close to my fam and friends I will be isolated during my maternity leave and I will find it hard when he is at work.
I'm happy to move again in couple of years but as I don't know what to expect I want the support of loved ones around me. He wants to pick a random area that's neither of us know just so it's half way between both home towns I understand where he is coming from but in reality I just don't think it will work. Oh and to add we both work very close to my home town so commuting to work is very hard at the moment as the traffic is heavy.

Thank you in advance!

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allfacepalmedout · 26/05/2020 16:21

It would make most sense to live nearer to where you work, wouldn't it? Especially if you are planning to return to work after maternity leave. If you are too far away, finding a nursery will be a real nuisance if you have a long commute.

alexdgr8 · 26/05/2020 16:22

how about you tell him once the baby is delivered you will leave him to do all the care while you go straight back to work.
as you could not manage it without the nearby support of your family, but as he has no such needs, he is the best person to do all the childcare. you may assist at weekends. and say it calmly, seriously.

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