A woman is seeking advice on what to do after her boyfriend changed his mind about having children. The couple had previously agreed that they did not want to have kids, but now the boyfriend is having second thoughts.
The woman is considering getting a tubal ligation, but her boyfriend has offered to get a vasectomy instead. However, he has not followed through on this promise, citing fear and uncertainty about his desire for children.
The woman is torn between her love for her boyfriend and her desire not to have children. She is seeking advice on what to do in this situation, and whether she should consider having a child to please her boyfriend.
Advice
The advice columnist suggests that the woman should not make a decision about having a child based on her boyfriend’s desires. Instead, she should consider what is best for herself and her own goals and aspirations.
The columnist also notes that motherhood is a lifetime responsibility, and that the woman should not take on this responsibility unless she is fully committed to it. The woman is advised to discuss her options with her doctor and to consider alternative forms of birth control.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.