Men & Termination of Pregnancy.

Men and women communicate in different ways. Women place emphasis on first impressions, so a neutral reaction may be seen as a lack of support. This apparent lack of support can just be because her partner needs time to adjust to the situation. Sometimes men can feel left out and that they have no part in making the decision.

If you want to help your partner –

• Talk to her openly – saying ‘whatever you want’ leaves her with the decision alone. Share the responsibility to choose.
• Get as much information as possible – about all the options available. Contact support services that can help.
• Don’t base your decision on the result of one conversation. Your partner will probably be feeling very emotional and tired so be patient.
• Ask your partner for time to think and reassure her that you aren’t going to abandon her.

An unplanned pregnancy can cause a great deal of tension and stress within a relationship so it is important to be honest and talk things through carefully. Guilt and hurt can drive couples apart especially if one partner is unsure about the decision so enlist the help of our counsellors if you feel they can assist you in exploring the situation more fully.