Reply #193: the male or partner in the relationship

[onpatrol98]

I could see why the male in the relationship would want justification...I mean, if he's a potential father, I think that would be a different case. He doesn't have to carry the pregnancy to term. His life may not have to go through the same changes. But, he may want a voice. It would seem unfair to the woman. But, it would seem unfair to the guy, also, to have no say whatsoever.

I know one young man, where his girlfriend wanted the abortion, but he talked her out of it. As soon as the child could leave the hospital, she made him take the baby with him. He did...end of story. Her life went on and so did his. She still endured the 9 months of pregnancy and labor. But, he took the child.

Of course, I have also heard of cases, where men went to court to terminate parental rights, when the woman got pregnant, and knew in advance that he didn't want to be a parent. And, some cases where boyfriends and husbands attempted to force women to have an abortion. One tried to force his wife/girlfriend to get an abortion at gunpoint. Not to mention, the ones that attempt to force abortions through physical acts of violence against the woman...kicking, beating, etc.

It can be a complicated subject...