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I'm 47 years old with five children ages ranging 6 to 17. I've been dating a guy for five years who adores my kids, and they love him too. However, he seems to still be in love with his ex and has told me he will not marry me or move in with me. Two years ago, I had two miscarriages, and he wasn’t supportive at all. Now, unexpectedly I became pregnant. I’m 19 weeks pregnant, but he has no intentions of moving in together. He wants me to have the baby but offers no support. Lately, he has been criticizing the physical changes my body is going through, and our sex life is non-existent. He also commented that his friend recently saw his girlfriend give birth and doesn’t feel attracted to her anymore. I suspect he might be cheating based on his behavior, although he swears he isn't. I feel like I’m wasting my time and might get stuck with a responsibility that I don’t want at my age. I'm so confused about what to do. Feedback, please.
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Honey… you have to see all the red flags!! My grandma always told me mamas baby.. daddy’s maybe. Sadly this seems like it’s gonna be a lonely journey. We as women always find ourselves putting back the pieces from relationships left of us from broken men..

Nope, definitely end it with him. Major red flags.

Hey mama! First of all I want to say Congratulations! Bt I’m unsure of what kind of feedback u need. U shud be preparing urself to be a single mom again because sounds like ur man isn’t going to be the Man U need him to be. I know this is very hard pill to swallow bt the signs 🪧🚩 are all there. Does he have any other kids? Cuz all that’s left to do is to break up with him & take his ass to court for child support. Bt please do not continue this 5yr relationship with him because ur getting absolutely nothing from it. The man adds no value to ur life, u have 5 kids to think abt and now 6, so please focus on that & let that man go. He has already given u so many signs that he is trash 🗑️ please throw him away

Hello, my friend. I'm sorry for what you're going through. It's really hard to understand your situation and judge the best course of action based on a single message, like this. But I noticed 2 miscarriages couple years ago, and now a pregnancy. Were you thinking that a baby would bring you guys closer together? I guess those defining moments show people's true colors. And this guy, he doesn't seem good for you. 😕 It's like he's already finding excuses in advance not to be attracted to you, or not to be there during birth. When you say you don't know what to do, do you mean you're considering not having the baby? Do you live somewhere where it's legal to terminate the pregnancy? Sorry if I misjudged your words and intentions. While as a mother, the thought saddens me and even pains me, I wouldn't judge you. Just consider carefully if you're gonna be able to live with yourself. Be kind to yourself. It's hard being a woman. And a mom.

You're amazing, and I hope you make the choice that will bring the most happiness to everyone. Hugs!

I was going through perimenopause, and we didn’t think I’d ever get pregnant again. But guess what? I got pregnant unexpectedly! It was such a surprise. abortion is legal here, but when I told him, he made me feel really guilty. On the other hand, I was actually planning to break up with him, but when I found out I was pregnant, I didn’t want to go through it alone. So, I even put my career on hold because this pregnancy is high risk.

He has a 25 year old son, and his ex girlfriend had an abortion when she was pregnant with his kid.

Idk what it’s like to be perimenopause bt I do know what it’s like to have unprotected sex & putting myself at risk of getting pregnant 🤰🏾 by a man who really didn’t deserve me or men who didn’t deserve to be fathers! Owww mama, U shud have tried ur best to not get pregnant cuz now ur are literally trapped with him for the rest of ur life & he is going to put u thru hell if he hasn’t already! Omg mama! Naturally ur gonna want to not raise this baby by urself bt please understand that ur baby daddy is no good. Im sorry bt U didn’t necessarily pick a good one & that man is quite literally showing u that before the baby is even born. “When someone shows u who they are, please believe them” I know u said “u were planning on breaking up with him, bt wen u found out u was pregnant, u didn’t want to go thru it alone” Bt sis u already are alone. Why wud u rather choose to recieve breadcrumbs from a man who doesn’t want u or the baby than give actual love to urself & ur babies Focus on u & kids

You can do this and be better for it. He is sadly red flag city 🚩 But I understand your kids love him & you remember whatever attracted you in the first place. I would sit down with him ..Just you and him and have the deepest through heart to heart of your relationship. As your pregnant hormones and mom brain you might forget things so set yourself up ahead of times with notes, key things highlighted that are deal breaker or important changes to continue relationship and stick with it. Raising a baby alone is tough as hell but it is possible. & there is child support & medical state insurance if nothing else. I think despite all this advice you need to sit down in my opinion & have a heart to heart with yourself. Decide what you want man or no man. He isn't important!!!!! YOU ARE!!! You and that beautiful life growing and your wonderful other kiddos. No man is worth that kind of disrespect & honestly he comes across as quiet immature but this is just one glimpse so I am not to judge. Hugs, congrats

I'm sorry but if you knew he was still in love with his ex an he didn't support you through the loss of your two babies why are you even still with him ? I would advise you to leave him alone get on with you life an raise your baby.

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