Dad-To-Be Quietly Happy After Wife Gets Pregnant Unexpectedly And Can't Have An Abortion
On the r/AITAH subreddit, one guy (OP) recently posted about his wife's unexpected pregnancy. The OP shared that his wife didn't want to have a kid, and they weren't planning for one. However, one day, he heard a piece of news from her that she was pregnant, and she felt terrible about it. The worst part is that she was pregnant in a place where abortion is against the law.
The OP felt a mix of emotions, from guilt to secret happiness. So now, he is in a dilemma of trying to balance his dream of becoming a dad with his wife's decision not to have kids.
In the comments, the responses from the online community raise important questions about what might happen to the wife and the baby. Scroll down to check out the full story and what the Internet had to say to the OP.
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The OP asks:
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OP's wife, who never wanted kids, is unexpectedly pregnant. Although he is secretly happy about the chance to be a father, he feels guilty for having this emotion
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OP should have open and detailed discussions with his wife about post-birth plans
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Consider the potential long-term impact on the child's well-being and the marriage if the wife remains reluctant to be a parent
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Being an unintended child of a mother who resented parenthood led to a difficult childhood and long-term mental health issues
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Consider whether you're willing to be the primary caregiver
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Prepare to take on the majority of child-rearing responsibilities
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Be ready to potentially be a single father
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The possibility of her wanting to give the child up for adoption
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Consider the well-being of your wife and child
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Pregnancy has a huge impact on your wife's body
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Consider assisting your wife in accessing abortion in another country, prioritizing her well-being
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Assist your wife in obtaining an abortion, then consider separating and finding a new partner
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One Redditor says that OP is inconsiderate and even monstrous for feeling secret joy about his wife's unwanted pregnancy
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The OP is criticized for being perceived as selfish and a bad husband
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What do you think about this situation? How would you handle conflicting desires with a partner? Share your thoughts or any similar experiences in the comments – your advice might really help the OP through this tough time.
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