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Woman Calls Out Friend For Hiding Pregnancy From Husband-to-be, Gets Verbally Destroyed Online

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We depend on our closest friends for their unfaltering honesty. Whether your daring hairstyle of the day is a fashion faux pas or if you have made a rather odious choice, your BFF will have no qualms about giving it to you straight. But there are situations when honest talk could bring about misunderstandings and disagreements.

Just like in the case of this woman, who turned to the internet for advice after a tough conversation with her best friend. During her bachelorette party, the bride-to-be shared some big news—she was pregnant. But the groom-to-be had no idea. Concerned about the secrecy, the author suggested her friend come clean before the wedding. Keep reading to see how it all played out.

Deciding to have a child is a choice that both partners should make together

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A woman shared how she advised her soon-to-be-married friend to tell her fiancé about her pregnancy before the wedding

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Pregnancy emotionally and mentally impacts both partners, making it essential for them to navigate the experience together

Deciding to have a baby is one of the most life-changing decisions a couple can make. It’s not just about the happiness of bringing a new life, but the transition, the hurdles, and the responsibilities that come with parenthood. What often gets overlooked is that this decision should be shared, involving both partners equally. After all, becoming a parent affects both the mother and the father in profound ways.

When a couple decides to have a baby, it’s not just the mother who goes through emotional changes; the father does too. Research shows that becoming a parent can be stressful for both partners, and it can impact their mental health.

New moms often experience a mix of joy, anxiety, and even depression, and dads may go through something like that, too. They might worry about providing for the family or feel anxious about the changes a baby will bring.

Interestingly, studies have found that dads who are involved in the decision to have a baby tend to feel more prepared and less stressed when the baby arrives. If a couple decides to have a baby together, they are most probably going to be emotional support for each other, and this lowers the risk of having postpartum anxiety and depression.

We all know that pregnancy and childbirth are physically demanding on the mother, but the decision to have a baby also has financial implications for both parents. Raising a child isn’t cheap, and the financial burden can be significant. However, when both mother and father are prepared, they are able to manage the financial strain in a better way.

Dads are more likely to be present and engaged if they’re involved from the very beginning of the pregnancy

Plus, when dads are involved from the start, there is an advantage because they get to participate actively from the beginning and are more likely to do their share of the work, and that helps to reduce mothers’ burdens.

At the heart of this major decision is communication. Before making any decision regarding having a child, it is vital for couples to air their feelings, apprehensions, and hopes fully. When one person in a relationship is not ready or willing to go through the process, such feelings should be nipped in the bud. Without these discussions, one person might feel unsupported or overwhelmed, leading to potential fights.

This level of commitment by both parties not only enhances the couple’s relationship but also prepares them for future family responsibilities. Deciding to have a baby shouldn’t be a one-sided choice. It’s a decision that will affect both partners deeply, so it’s important to approach it as a team.

In this situation, the groom-to-be has no idea about the big change coming his way. Do you think it’s fair for the bride-to-be to keep this a secret? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Many online felt that the author had overstepped her boundaries

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A few people believed that the author did the right thing by being honest with the bride-to-be

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