Relationship after an abortion

[Anon1311]

Hi all,

I know this is a difficult subject but would love to hear your experiences- how has your relationship changed after an abortion? Especially when you were conflicted about it...I imagine when it was an agreed decision it was easier to move forward. Thank you!

Yes, I never wanted to see him again in my life. I felt what was the point having sex with him if my getting pregnant was a disaster (ok I was very young and tbh it would have been a disaster to be roped to him for life but still). I completely went off him.

Apparently that is psychologically common. Or, at least understandable.

He thought everything would continue as normal. Omg. No.

My partner and I agreed together. The decision was easier for him than me, but ultimately we both thought it was best. He looked after me so well and was so sweet with me I was really clingy to him afterwards, I think if anything it has strengthened my love for him x

Me and my partner have only been together a very short while and having a child was not an option at all for us. He was definitely emotionless about losing a potential child from his perspective however he was absolutely incredible in caring for me throughout the whole process. He did so much research into how it could impact me and my health, and made it clear that it was something we were both going through and not just me. It has brought us closer together. However that is also because we both agreed on the decision together.