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Q: I Duno If He Really Wants to Stay...
asked by: pInKpAnThEr on March 6th, 2004
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Hey. My boyfriend and I have been toghether...2 years now. I got a baby girl comin in may. Im young, yes but I love him...But lately things have been sucky. I dont know if he really wants to stay or just wanted me for the fun. I catch him in stupid lies, and we argue over stupid stuff. I hate when he goes out with his friends, but I know he needs it. This is a problem I have, I know, cuz he prolly just needs more freedom than I give him...But I dont think he realizes the responsibility we got coming...


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love mol
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2ferano
replied on March 6th, 2004
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It is hard to say. Maybe he does realize the responsability coming, so he is trying to party all that he can now. But that really sucks, because you cannot do that!
Lying is a terrible thing, I would try to put a stop to that. Even little "white" lies make it impossible to trust someone. And it makes getting along hard too, because you are constantly mad.
And suddenly having all of this responsability does suck! But there is nothing you can do about that. Babies are such a blessing, but they are a lot of hard work too. It is a 24/7 job with no pay. And if he isn't helping you get through this, it does make you wonder what will happen when you have the baby. He could get 10 times better, or he could get a lot worse. My only advice is to try to sit down and talk to him and work things out. Explain to him that you do not like it when he goes out, but you are willing to negotiate. I mean, you cannot go to the bars and stuff when you are pregnant, but there is no reason you cannot go shopping (even just window shopping), or to a movie or out for coffee with a friend. And when you two have the baby you have to continue compromising. This will help you two a lot in the long run.
But on the other hand if he does not want to stay it is not doing either of you any good having him there. I absolutely cannot stand people staying together just for the kids, because it just makes life miserable for everyone involved. So, as hard as it will be, give him the option. Tell him he is either with you 100% or he is not there at all. I mean, he can be there for the baby, but you two just not be together. Yeah that is a horrible thing to think about, but it is the right decision.
Well, even having said everything above, really all you can do is just flat out ask him what is on his mind. Do not make any harsh or sudden decisions, but do not try to kid yourself either. Good luck!
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pInKpAnThEr
replied on March 7th, 2004
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Thank you soo much sweetie!! You got a lot of insite.. Smile

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2ferano
replied on March 10th, 2004
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You are welcome, I really hope you two can work things out. Situations like that really stink, especially with you going through it pregnant. I am so sorry you have to go through this.
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replied on March 23rd, 2004
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Dont Know If He Really Wants to Stay
I know first hand what it is like to feel that way. I go through those feelings now with my husband of ten years. Mine for different reasons though. The only thing you can do is talk to him and pray. If it is meant to be it will work out and if not you and your baby will still be ok. As long as you remember to stay focused on what is trully important here and that is you and your baby. Your boyfriend may change after the baby comes or once you stand firm with what you would like to happen with your relationship. Dont stay together just because of the baby but dont just throw it away either. Maybe your boyfriend is just dealing with the situation the best he knows how right now. Maybe he is a little nervous.
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