A woman who had battled infertility for six long years was overjoyed when she finally discovered she was pregnant. Eager to share the wonderful news, she decided to reveal it to her partner on his 30th birthday, hoping it would be a momentous surprise. However, his reaction left her stunned.

The 26-year-old, who had been in a decade-long relationship, had often discussed having a family with her partner. When she shared her story on Reddit, readers were quick to express their shock and disapproval of his response. A month later, she returned to Reddit with an update on the situation.

In her original post, the woman (OP) mentioned that she’d been feeling unwell for a few days but had been too caught up with work to see a doctor. Finally, on the morning of her boyfriend’s birthday, she attended a doctor’s appointment, her mind occupied with thoughts of his celebration later that day. After a few routine examinations, she received life-changing news: she was pregnant.

Overwhelmed with joy, she kept this revelation to herself, waiting for the perfect moment to share it as a birthday surprise. When she got home, she found her partner in a deep conversation with one of her friends. Trying to share the news privately, she attempted to pull him aside, but he brushed her off. Unable to wait any longer, she announced her pregnancy to everyone in the room, despite his protests to wait.

To her disbelief, her partner reacted with anger, accusing her of ruining his special day by making it all about her instead of him. He felt she had stolen his moment in the spotlight.

Shortly after this, OP revealed on Reddit that her partner ended their relationship. Ten days later, he returned with a confession that he had been unfaithful. Even more shocking, he offered anything to persuade her to terminate the pregnancy, but she firmly refused. He then demanded that she move out of their shared home within two weeks.

OP also shared that her partner had always been dismissive of the idea of marriage, claiming, «marriage was something people needed to prove their love.» He had even discouraged her from pursuing higher education, as it would mean attending a school several hours away.

Reflecting on her experience, OP realized the importance of asserting herself and not letting others treat her as a «doormat.» However, she mentioned that some people in her life were uncomfortable with her newfound assertiveness, with a few even commenting that she was no longer the «sweet, innocent» person they once knew.

The majority of Reddit users rallied behind OP, offering support and empathy. They criticized her partner’s behavior and concluded that he never genuinely wanted a child with her, deeming his reaction deeply unfair and unkind.

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