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Should I tell him I’m pregnant

33 replies

Lozzy199707 · 05/02/2025 21:25

not sure I posted in the right topic but just looking for advice!
so I’ve been seeing this guy for about five months and he’s made it clear from the start he doesn’t want any more kids but Last Thursday I found out I’m pregnant.
we was both being careful but it happens I guess.
so I’ve have made my decision to have an abortion, (i have 3 kids already and the whole situation isn’t ideal for a new baby) but my question is should I tell him I’m pregnant and that am having an abortion or don’t tell him I’m pregnant and have an abortion behind his back.
my head has been a complete mess since I found out and I’m scared he might end things with me if I tell him but I feel I need to be honest because I do really like this guy, I’ve felt like this before, I just don’t know what to do!! Any advice would help please

OP posts:
Chonk · 05/02/2025 23:57

If you think he'll pressure you to change your mind I wouldn't tell him until the last minute (and perhaps not at all).

LouiseMadetheBestBroccoliPasta · 06/02/2025 00:07

SaveMeFromMyBoobs · 05/02/2025 23:33

When I went to my EPAU scan at 7 weeks the sonographer said "and there is babies heartbeat".

Whether you want to call it a baby, potential baby, fetus, it's still his. Doesn't mean he gets a choice, 100% OPs. But relationships are formed on trust and honesty and an abortion is a big omission.

It's not a baby and it's her body. It's none of his business.

Burntt · 06/02/2025 00:09

I don't think he has a right to know as such because that risks him trying to change your mind. Your body your choice. But you did say he doesn't want a child?

I think a decent relationship telling him wouldn't be in question as it's a big thing you are going through and would want to talk to him about it?

Also abortion isn't exactly pleasant you may need practical support if not emotionally. If you don't feel he would do that I'd not say this is a strong relationship

altmember · 06/02/2025 05:01

What sort of relationship is it where you wouldn't tell your partner about you getting pregnant? Takes two to tango, and he's 50% responsible, make it his problem too. He's made it clear he doesn't want more kids, as have you, so there doesn't seem any worry of him trying to talk you into keeping it.

Relocatethecockringsbeforethemormonsarrive · 06/02/2025 05:09

LouiseMadetheBestBroccoliPasta · 06/02/2025 00:07

It's not a baby and it's her body. It's none of his business.

I'm fully in support of abortion but that doesn't change what it is.

Lozzy199707 · 06/02/2025 06:56

so we’re not in a full on proper relationship but we do see eachother the quite regularly, but now I’ve slept onit, i do think I wouldn’t be able to sit with him or look him in the eye and not think about the abortion
am not worried he’ll talk me out of it but I do think some yall right that if tell him and he walks away then he’s not worth it,
he coming to stay at mine this weekend so am just gonna take the plunge tell him what’s what and go from there, maybe this will tell what kind of person he's really like? I don’t know but we’ll find and see soon.

OP posts:
Lozzy199707 · 06/02/2025 06:58

Viviennemary · 05/02/2025 23:01

If you have absolutely decided on an abortion I can't see the point of telling him. So I wouldn't. Bur I would also end the relationship.

Why would you end things? we’re only seeing how things go, not in a full relationship

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TheyAreNotAngelsTheyDontCareAtAll · 06/02/2025 12:22

UpUpUpU · 05/02/2025 21:48

I wouldn’t tell him personally, just deal with it myself and then find a better Contraceptive

This. Definitely.

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