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I'm pregnant by my ex who is 22 and I'm 19 going to school full-time and working. He know about it but he hasn't talked to me about anything. The last time I talked to him was on January 1, 2010. I'm 10 weeks now and all he wanted to do was argue and put me down. Everyone says I should get child support but can I really press for it when he doesn't work? I don't want to get back together with him I just want my child to have both of his parents. I need to find ways to talk to him about our child without him blowing up at me or calling me names. Help! - Girl Looking For Answers
Wondering 01 February, 2010 - 15:51
Wondering 01 February, 2010 - 15:51
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Girl! The first thing you need to do is focus on you and your baby. Sure, you want the child's father to be in his life, but you also want your child to have a good life and not be around someone who blows up easily and calls you names. If a guy will do that to a pregnant woman who is carrying his child, then he isn't much of a man. You might be better off without him. If your ex's parents want to see their grandchild they can come to you! Good luck!
This is a hard one. I think your ex has a lot of growing up to do. You can take him to court for child support, but the amount the court will award you is based on his income. How is he supporting himself without a job? I've got to agree with Queer Eye on this. It seems like your ex isn't a very good guy. Your child might be better off without him in your lives. He sounds violent and if he treats the pregnant mother of his child like crap, imagine how he could possibly treat the child? You can stand up strong on your own two feet. Put the focus on you and your child and when this guy gets his act together maybe he can be a productive part of your child's life.