DEAR DEIDRE: OUR baby wasn’t planned but my boyfriend said he wanted to keep it and now I’m six months pregnant. However, he seems more interested in his ex and his baby with her. This will be his third child and I will be the third mother. I am 26 and he is 29. He […]
DEAR DEIDRE: OUR baby wasn’t planned but my boyfriend said he wanted to keep it and now I’m six months pregnant.
However, he seems more interested in his ex and his baby with her.
This will be his third child and I will be the third mother. I am 26 and he is 29.
He told me his ex was also pregnant but said he didn’t want to know. But I found pictures of them on social media announcing the pregnancy together.
His ex gave birth two months ago and he has left me alone day after day to be with her and the new baby.
I’m so scared I’m going to be a single mother. He doesn’t tell people he’s dating me or share pictures of us together online.
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DEIDRE SAYS: What was his own childhood like? I wonder if he doesn’t realise what is needed for a strong relationship.
Have a serious talk and say you are worried for your baby’s future.
He should be a caring dad to his other two children but you need him to be involved in your pregnancy and a loving partner.
Be specific about the changes you want to see.
If he doesn’t step up to the plate, you can find support as a single parent by contacting Gingerbread (gingerbread.org.uk or 0808 802 0925).
