I think my boyfriend resents me for not having an abortion
DEAR DEIDRE: I THINK my boyfriend resents me for not having an abortion.
I’m 26 and my partner is 29. We’ve been together for three years and we have a two-month-old boy together.
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When I found out I was pregnant my boyfriend said he would support me in whatever I decided.
But it was obvious he wanted me to get rid of it.
I thought once the baby was born he’d immediately fall in love with it and everything would be fine.
And for the first few days, it was – but then the novelty wore off.
Now he’s constantly grumbling about how his childless friends can afford nice cars and posh houses.
He’s started spending more time with them, too.
He stays out late, leaving me with the childcare duties.
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He doesn’t seem to care for me any more, let alone the baby.
I think he blames me for the breakdown in our relationship, all because I never had that abortion.
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DEIDRE SAYS: It’s understandable you feel disappointed but know that your partner’s reaction is not uncommon.
Life changes after having a baby, and it sounds like he is struggling to adjust.
He’s used to having you all to himself and now your attention is on the baby.
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