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Couple Struggles To Get Pregnant For Months, Husband Shocked When He Discovers The Real Reason Why
Wanting or not wanting children is one of the most clear-cut deal-breakers in any relationship, which is why most couples make a point to discuss it before things get serious—to avoid unnecessary heartbreak down the line.
This Redditor thought he had. Before getting married, he sat down with his wife and had that exact conversation, and they seemed to be on the same page about starting a family. So when the time came, they began trying for a baby. Months passed, but for some reason, she just couldn’t get pregnant.
That’s when he stumbled upon the truth and realized that the woman he loved had been hiding a pretty serious secret from him all along. Read the full story below.
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The man and his wife were trying for a baby, but she was struggling to get pregnant
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When he found out the real reason why, he felt completely betrayed
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Readers had some questions for the author, and he answered them in the comments
Many thought he had every right to be angry after being lied to
While some felt both of them handled the situation poorly
Others, however, believed he was in the wrong, arguing that having children is ultimately the woman’s choice
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Chrystina Sumpter 5 hours ago
I really don’t understand the YTAs. This was discussed before marriage: he said he wanted 4-6 children, she said that was too many so they agreed on 1-3 children. He didn’t insist on his position, he compromised. She says she changed her mind. She is certainly entitled to change her mind, no argument there, however she is not entitled to actively deceive her husband. If she had been honest, maybe they could have worked something out. But with that level of continuous and ongoing deceit, the marriage is over based upon the deceit alone. Although the way she went from agreeing to 1-3 children to not wanting children at all makes me suspicious that she wasn’t honest to begin with. Although whether she was fooling herself as well as her husband is unknown.
Kathrin Pukowsky 2 hours ago
Yeah, I mean, my head also first went to "Having lots of children is a wonderful idea when you are NOT the one who has to be pregnant, give birth, and do 130% of the care work because you also have to clean up after your partner". That's a pessimistic view, of course, I don't see any clear signs in the post that OP would be like that. But it's clear that you have to check for compatability with your partner's life plans and HE DID THAT. He was open to compromise. He brought up adoption to address her fear of pregnancy, she shot that down. There simply is no compatabilty of life plans here. That's sad, for sure, but not only did she lie to her husband, she also put herself into such an uncomfortable position when she didn't need to. Being single is not the end of the world.
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Livingwithcfs 4 hours ago
Poor communication. He wants lots of kids and I think she may have felt cornered. Doesn't excuse her for not saying anything though
Fungus John 3 hours ago (edited)
he clearly communicated his wants, which she agreed to, and then lied. the only poor communication is on her side. She was only cornered because she still wanted a relationship with him but didn't respect his desires.Could have easily said no and broken up.
Load More Replies... Chrystina Sumpter 5 hours ago
I really don’t understand the YTAs. This was discussed before marriage: he said he wanted 4-6 children, she said that was too many so they agreed on 1-3 children. He didn’t insist on his position, he compromised. She says she changed her mind. She is certainly entitled to change her mind, no argument there, however she is not entitled to actively deceive her husband. If she had been honest, maybe they could have worked something out. But with that level of continuous and ongoing deceit, the marriage is over based upon the deceit alone. Although the way she went from agreeing to 1-3 children to not wanting children at all makes me suspicious that she wasn’t honest to begin with. Although whether she was fooling herself as well as her husband is unknown.
Kathrin Pukowsky 2 hours ago
Yeah, I mean, my head also first went to "Having lots of children is a wonderful idea when you are NOT the one who has to be pregnant, give birth, and do 130% of the care work because you also have to clean up after your partner". That's a pessimistic view, of course, I don't see any clear signs in the post that OP would be like that. But it's clear that you have to check for compatability with your partner's life plans and HE DID THAT. He was open to compromise. He brought up adoption to address her fear of pregnancy, she shot that down. There simply is no compatabilty of life plans here. That's sad, for sure, but not only did she lie to her husband, she also put herself into such an uncomfortable position when she didn't need to. Being single is not the end of the world.
Load More Replies... Livingwithcfs 4 hours ago
Poor communication. He wants lots of kids and I think she may have felt cornered. Doesn't excuse her for not saying anything though
Fungus John 3 hours ago (edited)
he clearly communicated his wants, which she agreed to, and then lied. the only poor communication is on her side. She was only cornered because she still wanted a relationship with him but didn't respect his desires.Could have easily said no and broken up.
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