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* UPDATE * My bf wants nothing to do with unborn baby/pregnancy

70 replies

Sofi1990 · 12/04/2022 19:34

Hi guys

I’ve got an update on this situation. Things have gotten weirder. I’m actually shocked to be writing this. I need to say this so I know I’m not going completely mad.

I have decided to keep the baby. My bf wanted me to get rid and was so shocked when I told him, I’m keeping it with or without him. And quite frankly I’m happy to do it on my own so he can happily walk away, just like he wanted to. I said I would have liked him to be part of the baby’s life but it’s his decision to not be a part of his baby’s life so I’ve accept his decision and it’s over.

WELL, he came crawling back a few days later with this suggestion. I’m still fuming and completely in shock as to his thought process behind this/ or maybe he thinks I’m a complete idiot!

He basically said he wants us to stay together as a couple, go on dates, share a bed together, have sexual relations/sex with each other and act like a normal couple until the baby comes so HE can make a DECISION on what he wants to do - if he wants to still stay together and raise a baby together. Or if he doesn’t want that and leave when the baby is born.

WHAT?! My blood is boiling (probably not good when I’m pregnant) argh.

OP posts:
IncompleteSenten · 12/04/2022 19:35

He's ridiculous.

NotTheOW · 12/04/2022 19:37

Erm.. no mate, sling your hook

ThistlesAndUnicorns · 12/04/2022 19:37

You are definitely not going mad!

What an absolute cheek! I hope you've already told him where to go!

TrixIrl · 12/04/2022 19:37

Of course your blood is rightly boiling.... absolutely no way whatsoever should you provide half the rent, sex, companionship etc (and be barred from meeting anyone else) just so he can have the opportunity to be sure he wants to dump you and HIS CHILD at the most vulnerable time in your life. Absolutely not. Vile behaviour.

Lucienandjean · 12/04/2022 19:38

Show him the door.

Horcruxe · 12/04/2022 19:39

Disgusting

Brightrainbow · 12/04/2022 19:43

How can you turn an offer like that down?!
I mean him and his mighty cock need a place to stay,you to cook and clean for him and and the odd shag thrown in for good measure

Sling him out,gather support around you and laugh at how pathetic he is-unless his Willy is made of pure gold and spunks £50 notes,he’s not worth it

What a Prince among men-not

sharpsobjects · 12/04/2022 19:48

What a piece of shit.

Sofi1990 · 12/04/2022 19:48

I thought I was going mad guys! He’s playing such horrible mind games with me. I’m just disgusted at how he can even suggest that to me.

Stay together as a “couple” a couple that needs to have sex by the way. He emphasised that clearly. He needs things to feel normal so he can decide how he feels about me and baby and if he wants that.

I’m gagging in a mouth which doesn’t help with the baby sickness anyway, ugh.

Sigh.

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NotTheOW · 12/04/2022 19:49

What an idiot. Why does he think that is an attractive idea to you?

FairyCakeWings · 12/04/2022 19:52

He’s done you a favour by spelling it out loudly and clearly that he’s a self centred twat.

This way you know you don’t have to ever question yourself about whether you did the right thing by getting rid of him.

DrBrennerFan · 12/04/2022 19:52

Boot him out he’s an utter disgrace. You have your baby and look forward to having it you’ll survive without this idiot selfish prick around your neck. Hugs.

Sofi1990 · 12/04/2022 19:52

@NotTheOW I think to try to manipulate me so I cling on to the fact he might stick around and have a baby with me.

OP posts:
GeorgesMarvelousCalpol · 12/04/2022 19:55

I hope you laughed at his suggestion and told him to fuck off.

NotTheOW · 12/04/2022 19:57

[quote Sofi1990]@NotTheOW I think to try to manipulate me so I cling on to the fact he might stick around and have a baby with me.[/quote]
Yes. Glad to hear you can see right through this.

Alonelonelylonersbadidea · 12/04/2022 19:57

The awful thing is I half suspect that you'll go for it!

He's very obviously a turd of the highest order, but I'm no longer bamboozled and flabbergasted at what my sex will do to keep the status quo (I count myself in this).

86emz · 12/04/2022 19:58

Wow

Please don't accept his "generous" offer
What a douche bag. I can't believe men like him exist 😭

sharpsobjects · 12/04/2022 19:58

Bear in mind, as this hasn't worked, he may decide to have a "change of heart" and commit to you both, only to do a runner later.

If he tries to upgrade his offer, please see if as the lie it will be.

Viviennemary · 12/04/2022 20:00

Tell him shame he can't make a decision. But you can. He's toast.

BeeDavis · 12/04/2022 20:03

I bet his mother is so proud of the ‘man’ she’s raised.

Kuachui · 12/04/2022 20:04

as if your going to want to have sex with him when you're pregnant and hes makimg a decision on whether to stay. what does he think he is? God? tell him if only he was that special and that it never going to happy. hes done.

WoodyBrambles · 12/04/2022 20:06

Hi @Sofi1990 having read your previous post I was actually in an identical situation to you a few years ago. I also went ahead and kept my baby. Your relationship is over either way. You cannot be with someone like this and you deserve way more. Please try to get your support network in place and distance yourself from this prick as much as possible. Focus on yourself and the baby and don’t let him be at the birth, on the birth certificate or give baby his second name. These are really vital things. I would always be willing to chat if you wanted. Xx

chesirecat99 · 12/04/2022 20:06

I suppose on the plus side he's openly told you he's a cockwomble. Better than stringing you along while he "decides". I would give him some credit for that and slam the door behind him slightly less hard...

Starlightstarbright1 · 12/04/2022 20:09

Just wow.. was he always such an arsehole?

jampim · 12/04/2022 20:10

Wow.