Just for the Guys
Here's some quick advice that may be of benefit to you right now:
THE DO’S
1) Listen. The situation involves more than just you. There are now three lives to think
about.
2) Stay Calm. She needs your support now more than ever. She may be carrying the
baby, but you are BOTH parents, and regardless of your relationship in the future, that
baby needs you too.
3) Talk about it - not only with each other, but prepare to talk with parents and others
close to the situation. Hiding the news from people who can genuinely help you only
increases the stress.
4) Gather all the facts. Get all the information and seek wise counsel so you can make
the best decision for both of you.
5) Express yourself honestly - it's normal to have feelings of anger, frustration and
fear. But make sure she knows she is not alone.
THE DON’TS
1) Don't bail. The more you run from this, the harder it becomes to think and act
clearly.
2) Don't pressure her. Applying pressure will only push her away, possibly into a
regretful situation. You will do well to work together as a team.
3) Don't forget. You have a very active role in this situation. Listen to input as well as
give your thoughts.
Your mind is probably
reeling right now. If she is
pregnant what is she going
to decide to do? How is
that going to affect you?
Your relationship? Your
life? None of these
questions have easy
answers.
It may help to talk, but
you don’t want anyone to
know just yet. That’s
where we can help. With
our Man2Man program you
can call or stop by and talk
to another man who knows
where you are. He can help
you think through all the
ways to handle this
situation, the ways to cope
until you know what her
decision is going to be.
Every thing that you tell
us is confidential. You can
come in and talk just to
help figure things out.
Call us today!
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Here's some quick advice that may be of benefit to you right now:
THE DO’S
1) Listen. The situation involves more than just you. There are now three lives to think
about.
2) Stay Calm. She needs your support now more than ever. She may be carrying the
baby, but you are BOTH parents, and regardless of your relationship in the future, that
baby needs you too.
3) Talk about it - not only with each other, but prepare to talk with parents and others
close to the situation. Hiding the news from people who can genuinely help you only
increases the stress.
4) Gather all the facts. Get all the information and seek wise counsel so you can make
the best decision for both of you.
5) Express yourself honestly - it's normal to have feelings of anger, frustration and
fear. But make sure she knows she is not alone.
THE DON’TS
1) Don't bail. The more you run from this, the harder it becomes to think and act
clearly.
2) Don't pressure her. Applying pressure will only push her away, possibly into a
regretful situation. You will do well to work together as a team.
3) Don't forget. You have a very active role in this situation. Listen to input as well as
give your thoughts.
Your mind is probably
reeling right now. If she is
pregnant what is she going
to decide to do? How is
that going to affect you?
Your relationship? Your
life? None of these
questions have easy
answers.
It may help to talk, but
you don’t want anyone to
know just yet. That’s
where we can help. With
our Man2Man program you
can call or stop by and talk
to another man who knows
where you are. He can help
you think through all the
ways to handle this
situation, the ways to cope
until you know what her
decision is going to be.
Every thing that you tell
us is confidential. You can
come in and talk just to
help figure things out.
Call us today!
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