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Partner ended relationship after pregnancy and abortion, what should I do?

37 replies

MybabyR · 24/06/2026 11:22

Wednesday, June 12, he bought me a pregnancy test and I found out I was pregnant.
Friday, June 19, I realized I was getting sick. When my partner came home from work, he told me to go sleep in his room because it was cooler and he would come after eating. He ate, made some work calls, and never came. I asked him several times because I was sick and pregnant. I wanted him to come and talk to me or do something. He stayed silent and did nothing.
He was lying in the living room while I was in my room. When I realized he had gone to his room, I went in crying and told him, "I'm pregnant and sick, please pay attention to me and talk to me." He replied, "You always talk. Be quiet and just lie down next to me." I got angry and called him useless.
That night he told me he wanted nothing to do with me anymore.
The next morning, we went to a laboratory so I could have blood tests done and find out my blood type. He barely spoke to me. After that, I went to work and he had a business trip in another city. He told me he would leave on Saturday and come back on Sunday.
We talked on Saturday. On Sunday morning he called me. I asked why he wasn't coming back yet. I was suspicious and asked many times if there were girls there. To reassure me, he even turned on his camera without me asking and showed me around. He said he was ready and would be home in about two hours.
I don't know what happened, but I became angry and said terrible things to him. After that, I think he blocked me.
He had promised to come back on Sunday. I waited for him until midnight. He never came home and he didn't answer my calls or messages. I kept calling. No answer. I kept texting asking why he wasn't coming back. No answer.
Eventually I became very angry and started insulting him through messages just to get some reaction. I even called from different numbers. No answer. I contacted the friend whose house he was staying at. No answer from him either.
Around 4 a.m., I texted him that I had spoken with the doctor and cancelled my abortion appointment for Monday. After that, I said nothing else.
At 10:10 a.m. on Monday, he sent me a long message saying he had already paid the deposit for my procedure. He said I had to go and that if I didn't go, he would never make another appointment for me. He said it was my last chance and I couldn't change the date again because I had already postponed it once because of my exams.
Then he told me he never wanted us to be together again. He said he didn't even want a good morning message from me anymore, didn't want me in his room, and didn't want to come near me because I had disrespected him too many times.
I understand that I hurt him, but I was genuinely upset because I felt abandoned.
On Monday around 2:30 p.m., he came home from work and we went to the clinic together. I was extremely stressed and scared. He barely spoke to me. Several times while we were walking I tried to hold his hand, but he pulled it away. I tried again and he pulled away again.
Before going into surgery, I kissed him and told him I loved him. He did nothing.
After the procedure, he helped me onto the recovery bed. He squeezed my hand for a moment. While I was crying, he briefly put his hand on my head. Earlier that morning, before the procedure, he had told me that the pregnancy was the only thing still keeping us together and that after it was over, we would separate.
After the clinic, he took a taxi and brought me home. I wanted a hug because I was in pain, but he didn't hug me. He simply said he wanted to sleep.
That night I went to his room and hugged him. He didn't hug me back. I slept there for about two hours and then returned to my own room.
He doesn't kiss me. He doesn't hug me. He told me the relationship is over.
Today, after work, he bought me ice cream and chocolate and brought them to my room. But he still didn't hug me and didn't let me kiss him.
We talked. I asked for another chance. He told me that whenever I get angry, I disrespect him. He said he needs time to watch my behavior and see if I really change. If I do, then maybe we can start the relationship again.
What am I supposed to do now?
Today is only my second day after the abortion and it feels like hell. I need him, but I can't seem to have him close to me in any way.
I feel depressed. I cry almost 24 hours a day without stopping.

OP posts:
something2say · 24/06/2026 11:25

Hi there. I am really sorry to hear everything that has happened.

I'm wondering what trauma you have personally and how you can get some help with that. No person is going to be with you through name calling and hurtful behaviour for a wrong they didn't commit.

I'm also think that this relationship has runs its' course and it is time for you to focus on moving on. You sound young to me, do you have any older women you can go to for some advice and care?

GentleSheep · 24/06/2026 11:26

You've both behaved really badly and immaturely, is what I take from your long post. Neither of you are ready for serious relationships or having a child.

ChaToilLeam · 24/06/2026 11:26

I am sorry for the horrible time you are having, and the emotional pain you are in, but the relationship is over. You need to accept that and go your separate ways.

Overtheatlantic · 24/06/2026 11:26

Take care of yourself, physically and emotionally. Then forget about him. You deserve better. 💐

Larrythecatforpm · 24/06/2026 11:28

You accept the relationship is over and move on with your life. Both of you are far to immature to be having babies or being in a relationship.

thetinsoldier · 24/06/2026 11:29

Your relationship sounds really toxic. That’s not how a good relationship looks. It sounds as if it has run its course and you would be much better apart.

Having a baby with your ex would have been a disaster.

Take care of yourself while you recover. Do you have friends or family you can talk to IRL about how you’re feeling?

ThejoyofNC · 24/06/2026 11:33

You need to stop all the abusive behaviour. Leave him alone.

Darragon · 24/06/2026 11:34

What country are you in OP? You wouldn’t pay a deposit for an abortion in the uk they are free. Do you have some support where you are?
I think it’s for the best if you work on yourself before getting into another relationship.

Tillow4ever · 24/06/2026 11:46

I haven’t voted because I don’t know what you are asking who is “right” about… but I’m tempted to say neither of you.

How old are you both? You come across as incredibly immature, and him not much better. You talk about each of your rooms - do you live together? Bringing a baby into this would have been a terrible idea, at least you don’t have that permanent tie to him. You are abusive to him, so I can’t blame him for wanting to end things. If he were doing to you what you’d done to him, he’d have been ripped to shreds on here.

Work on yourself before getting into a new relationship.

Tryingtobenormal124 · 24/06/2026 11:48

So sorry for what you're going through. Termination is awful, even for the best reasons. You sound really young. This relationship sounds toxic and messaging him the way you did is not good.

You need to leave him alone and heal yourself. Speak to someone and get support. But don't contact him again. He is definitely not interested and your just making it worse for you. Good luck

Jellybunny98 · 24/06/2026 11:50

Your behaviour is really quite abusive OP. I think you probably have a lot of work to do on yourself before you can be a healthy partner to anyone, leave him alone.

RoseField1 · 24/06/2026 11:59

Neither of you are right. You were in a toxic relationship, now it's over. Stay away from him, get some counselling and move on.

NameChangeAgain48 · 24/06/2026 11:59

You go to people who love you (friends or family) for support or/ abd book councelling. He is very clear he doesn't want to he with you. Your behaviour is abusive and toxic. His behaviour is very distant and cold. You'd be better to walk away and build something healthier with someone else once you've done some work on yourself.

Winterpeach · 24/06/2026 12:20

ThejoyofNC · 24/06/2026 11:33

You need to stop all the abusive behaviour. Leave him alone.

Agree with this.

ThisMauveTurtle · 24/06/2026 12:27

Sorry for what you have gone through but you sound in no fit state to be in a relationship.
The abortion was the right decision.
Imagine both of you being parents

DPotter · 24/06/2026 12:32

I understand you're hurting but posting on 3 different threads isn't going to help you. Choose one and ask for the others to be deleted

RightOnTheEdge · 24/06/2026 12:43

I voted he's right because you shouldnt be together.

Accusing him of cheating, sending him horrible messages and calling him names and useless and then expecting a hug is abusive behaviour.

Accept it's over, leave him alone and concentrate on healing and moving on.

MybabyR · 24/06/2026 12:49

Sorry guys I posted 3 times
I need all your opinions
Some people judging me and said it was my fault

OP posts:
RoseField1 · 24/06/2026 12:53

MybabyR · 24/06/2026 12:49

Sorry guys I posted 3 times
I need all your opinions
Some people judging me and said it was my fault

You harassed him for days, that wasn't acceptable

Sodthesystem · 24/06/2026 13:06

Well look, take this as a fresh start.

Honestly it sounds like you don’t need “him”, you need the person you want him to be. And he isn’t that person. Not for you at least. So the best thing you can do now, is tell yourself that. And let him go.

He also, seems to bring out the worst in you. Now obviously you were going through a tough time and then to have him break up with you as he did was really harsh. But a partner should bring out the best in you and make your life a brighter place and you, a better person. This guy isn’t doing that now is he?

But I think you’ve had a lucky escape ultimately.

Feel better soon op x

MybabyR · 24/06/2026 13:11

Thank you for your kind words
I loved him
I always put him over everything

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Livpool · 24/06/2026 13:42

i am sorry you are having a tough time Op but you are abusive. Leave him alone, this relationship was toxic.

Stella1366 · 24/06/2026 13:42

By the sounds of things he's well and truly checked out of this relationship. You need to pull yourself together because nothing is going to change that.

You've been through a rotten time but in the great scheme of things it was for the best.

ImImmortalNowBabyDoll · 24/06/2026 13:56

It sounds like you have an intense fear of abandonment and when it's triggered you fly into a rage.

You need to accept that the relationship is over. He is taking care of you whilst you recover from the termination but he's not wanting to carry on with this volatile situation.

He shouldn't have pressured you into a termination, however, considering how unstable you and the relationship are, bringing a baby into it would have been cruel.

Have you looked into the symptoms of EUPD/BPD?