For a woman, sharing the pregnancy news with her partner is one of the best moments of her life. But it always gets scary when her partner's reaction is different from what she expected. Most men do not know how to approach such a situation and they tend to crush women’s feelings. What they should know is that it is not a woman’s fault as it takes two to tangle. Here are responses men should avoid:
Is it mine?It is very hurting to pose such a question to a woman breaking such news to you. She has been your girlfriend this all time and you know quite well what you did together, and so obviously it is yours. You should take responsibility.
How did that happen?What did you expect when you agreed to sleep with her without using any protection? If you did use protection you should also consider the possibilities of it not being 100% effective.
What are you going to do?You should know that it is not her fault and therefore you should make decisions together. Talk things through and come up with an understanding of how you will handle the situation.
You should have an abortionAbortion is a crime! There are serious consequences that come after abortion. What if she bleeds out to death? Not all women are ready to get an abortion. This will just show how you do not have respect for her and your baby.
Are you sure?Before a woman decides to tell you about it, she is definitely sure about it. She has missed her periods and done the pregnancy tests and she is sure about it. Do not pretend that you do not understand what happened.As shocking and unexpected that news might be, you should understand that it is no one’s fault and you should consider your response. Remaining silent is not an option.