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I've been seeing progress with myself--and ultimately, that really is best.  I am getting stronger on my own--it is encouraging to see.  When I have my low moments reading posts of others throughout this sight-- in a way helps my mind take the wisdom and see better.   Reading a walks--even find my days filled with friends--so it is great to see-- I am finding myself and learning so much about what I want to change within me. 

 The baby kicks so much, so I know it is healthy.  Deep down I still don't know what the right choice of what I should choose to do.  Still praying about it-but I know in time--I'll have a peace about it.  This baby will be loved either way. 

But the question came to my mind today and I was just wondering others personal views : )

What kind of a man leaves a relationship-- when the girl is holding his child?  I was interested in your views. 

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  Oct-30 2:59 pm

I'm glad you're feeling better about things :)

I think that there are so many shades of gray in your question... There's certainly something to be said for a man that may no longer want to be involved with the woman for whatever reason (besides her pregnancy) but is still consistently active and involved in the pregnancy. However... I'm pretty sure that doesn't happen very often. I realized as soon as I found out I was pregnant that SD was a bad guy so I left him and didn't really give him a chance to be around. A lot of people feel I handled things wrong but he never exactly made an effort, you know?

I guess what I'm saying is that it's important for the relationship to be working, and if it's not (even for the guy), it's not. Buuuut... there's still a child involved, so the true measure of if he's a good guy or not is if he is able to put the child and his/her needs before his own.

I haven't really heard of many who can!

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To make it simple.... not one that you want. If he can't be there for you when you need it most how can you expect anything at all from him? He should put his needs on hold and do everything he can to make it work with you because part of being a dad is being there for the mother beginning when she is pregnant. Just leaving and being there when he can after a full night's rest, and no worries at all... is not fair to you. If there are serious relationship issues... maybe he is doing you a favor in the long run. But if he just leaves and doesn't want to try then you don't need him. Trust me I still struggle with all of this... it is so easy to blame yourself.. i mean how do you not take it personal... but deep down I know it's not about us.. it's about their incapability to do their part and show up and put themselves aside.. after all from the moment we become pregnant we put ourselves aside don't we? You cannot force someone to be there with you... but you shouldn't have to either! People show their true character when things get tough. The best things are never the easiest... so if he isn't willing to work at it.. then it's his loss! You will find someone who will make you never look back to the person who did this to you! But it's hard.. I know... I take walks with my dog and love feeling the baby move. I have been going to a birthing class and all of my appointments alone and it's really hard. I just try to think how miserable I would be if I was still with him when he didn't even want to be there. In a way... it might give you time to still enjoy your pregnancy... without worrying about a deadbeat.. and putting all your effort into pushing him to step up. It was exhausting for me. And while I'm alone and sad and mad.. I don't have to deal with him making it hard for me!
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