Young, naive and trusting
17-March-2010
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It riles me that all absent fathers are seen as the bad guy when there are always two sides to a story.  My husband’s ex-girlfriend dated him to win a bet she had with her friends, she already had a boyfriend and wanted a baby regardless of what she had to do to get it, such as lying about taking the pill.  These are all facts she later admitted to.

She got pregnant and when the baby was born he was forced to move into a house with her; a house which he worked nights to pay for and he was only 18 at the time.  After a year he left and was refused access to his daughter until a private agreement was made favouring his ex-girlfriend.

Three times he was refused parental responsibility because as far as his ex-girlfriend was concerned the child was hers but when she snapped her fingers he had to go running or she would deny him access.

For 10 years he paid maintenance, bought clothing, gave pocket money and money for school trips; to name but a few of the financial payouts all equating to thousands of pounds without a single argument or complaint. 

Then one day he hurt his back at work, had to give up his job and at the same time found out that I was pregnant.  When he told his ex that he did not have any money she did not even grant him the grace of a week to sort anything out before going to the CSA.

A young couple, not all absent fathers are bad, some were just naive and trusting

He is now branded as a deadbeat absent father because he doesn’t pay maintenance due to staying at home to look after our baby while I work full time to support us.  We would not be able to afford to live if we both worked due to outrageous maintenance payments, child care costs and very little governmental help.

My husband was forced into this situation and has paid for his ex's deceit while she has had an easy ride.  I’d understand it if he had been stupid and had known he was taking a risk but his only crime was to be young, naive and trusting.


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Being in a similar situation (but more from the start not towards the end) I can certainly see both sides to this argument. No man is entirely blameless in this situation no matter what they say. Young and naive and trusting...I certainly was but it usually takes 2 to create the situation. The area is very grey regarding the ethics of who's fault it is.

In this situation you can't get bogged down about what other people think about you, especially if they have so low morals as to deliberately get pregnant like that.
*Joe  08-Jan-2010 17:44

 
what a load of bollocks....''forced'' the lad was 18 you idiot! big enough an should have been wise enugh to make up his own mind! he made a mistake now hes paying for it. you wernt even on the scene at the time so how dare you judge thia girl?? silly cow
*amy  20-Jul-2009 16:55

 
"If men in the uk had the option to opt out completely of their off-springs financial support, this burden would fall upon the tax payer."

When "male abortion" reaches the UK Im sure you men would galdly accept it.

I can hear it now "Yes!! No child support or contact with my child/ren until I feel like it".

Men are so funny. And you and I both know Im right because if you give men the oppurtunity to do something they will do it. That's why we have laws to protect women and children from you guys.

Just because Im a girl you're underestimating me.

Hilarious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Men stand up for their family?! Ha!
*Florida Girl  18-Jul-2009 16:25

 
The same is in America if you haven't heard.

Its called Child Support too and if the men opted out the burden too would fall on us taxpayer.
*Florida Girl  14-Jul-2009 12:54

 
Florida girl,
Male abortion may work for america,But here in britain,by law, the biological father is required to contribute towards the childs upkeep(the enforcement agency for this is called the child support agency)if men in the uk had the option to opt out completely of their off-springs financial support,this burden would fall upon the tax payer.
*Mr Hicks  12-Jul-2009 08:58

 
I think you need to read a lot more about "male abortion".

Sooner or later the law will get passed and more than half of the American population will be fatherless.

Unless women are careful.

Read what people are saying about it. Either they disagree with the plan or agree with it.
*Florida Girl  11-Jul-2009 16:29

 
Florida girl,I have checked out "male abortion".I have to disagree with it,a man should be a man and stand up to his responsibilities.men do not need male rights activists.If they want children they can simply throw away thier condoms.
*Mr Hicks  09-Jul-2009 23:32

 
Oh yes of course they do that's why almost half of americans don't know who their dads are and that will increase.

Have you ever heard of "Male Abortion"?

Of course you haven't.

You should check it out and tell me what you think about it Mr. Hicks.

Even some women stand up for it.

Im sure the woman that wrote this article word agree with the "male abortion".

Oh and what "superficial level" do you speak of?
*Florida Girl  09-Jul-2009 18:58

 
Men only stand up for each other on a very superficial Level.When it comes to fatherhood and Family they quite rightly stand up for their family.
*Mr Hicks  05-Jul-2009 17:27

 
I posted this in the last thread...Screw men!!!!

And as for the person who wrote this...imagine you're young and your dad's girlfriend said "leave her". I bet you'd be pretty upset. That happened to my friend's mom.

That's what you're doing.

But whatever. I don't understand how a woman can stand up for men who have no respect for women and so on.

At least there's something cool about men. THEY STAND UP FOR EACHOTHER.

I say....give men choice and good riddance. Make sure your hubby doesn't change his mind in the future and asks to see his child and when she gets older make sure she doesn't look for him either.
*Flrorida Girl  05-Jul-2009 15:08

 
This scenario happened to me. My ex girlfriend lied about taking the pill too, told her friends that she was pregnant before me and when she did tell me, all she wanted was her key back. She said all I was was a bit of fun. She dropped me and did not want me to be a full time dad as I asked her to reconsider our relationship. In week 9 of the pregnancy she wanted to meet me to discuss how much I was paying her for maintainance! A mutual "friend" also took it upon herself to broadcast this all at my workplace and I was and still am, seen as the bloke who abandoned his pregnant girlfriend and child, despite what I say.
*Robert  04-May-2009 15:19

 
haha u actually believe that story!!!! why didnt he have his own condoms?? suppose she brought them already open and put it on him herself! how gulible are you! he made a mistake so get on with it!
*haha  27-Apr-2009 16:02


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