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    Don't be paranoid love. I had my kid when I was 19. You're young too, your body bounces right back. And it isn't the end of your social life either. That's a silly misconception, that somehow having a baby makes you suddenly a pariah that no man wants xD You aren't asking him to be your baby daddy. My first relationship after having Chase, I didn't even have him meet Chase until after several months. My relationship with my boy toy was completely separate from my motherhood. Now I've been dating that same guy for like 4 years, but all parenting decisions are made by me. The relationship is still separate in a lot of ways. I'm not sure if that is a good or bad thing, that's just how it is. You know, at the very least you have a cool new guy in your life, and you should definitely try to at least have a friendship since you guys obviously appreciate some of the same things. If it leads to more, then great. ^^ Relax and have fun with it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Compulsiv View Post
    Don't be paranoid love. I had my kid when I was 19. You're young too, your body bounces right back. And it isn't the end of your social life either. That's a silly misconception, that somehow having a baby makes you suddenly a pariah that no man wants xD You aren't asking him to be your baby daddy. My first relationship after having Chase, I didn't even have him meet Chase until after several months. My relationship with my boy toy was completely separate from my motherhood. Now I've been dating that same guy for like 4 years, but all parenting decisions are made by me. The relationship is still separate in a lot of ways. I'm not sure if that is a good or bad thing, that's just how it is. You know, at the very least you have a cool new guy in your life, and you should definitely try to at least have a friendship since you guys obviously appreciate some of the same things. If it leads to more, then great. ^^ Relax and have fun with it.
    Awww Chase is the cutest name ever xoxo
    You're completely right.
    I'll stop worrying and just do me, thanks!

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    'mirin your bravery...








    u 'mirin?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mojo View Post
    ;_; what if he runs when he finds out im pregnant?
    ive already been turned down by someone who "isnt ready to be a dad" yet.
    im muy paranoid right now that im gonna be a single mother forever.

    girl don't even stress, there's someone out there for everyone. i say go for it, and whatever happens happens c:

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    Accept the compliment. Become friends, move on but not together If he accept your pregnancy after you got to know him maybe try to involve him into your family n-n But what do I know?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sweetlikesugar View Post
    Try not to get too attached either because 3/4 of guys will run for the hills when they find out the girl they are interested in/dating is pregnant. It sucks but what can you do? :/
    And that ^, is the post of the day. Bros back be up?

    Quote Originally Posted by Compulsiv View Post
    try to at least have a friendship since you guys obviously appreciate some of the same things. If it leads to more, then great. ^^ Relax and have fun with it.
    And that ^, was what I was going to say. cKers back me up?

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    To elaborate, mind you that both of you still don't know each other very well, so you don't know if he's a great match beyond the surface, nor should you jump ship for this guy. As Compulsiv said, take it easy and try to friend him to better know him first before anything else. If the attraction is still there after you both know of each other's positives and quirks, then things will progress naturally.


    Pretty much always, relationships before friendships are always doomed to failure, unless your intention is just a fling. Don't chase commitment before attaining familiarity.


    As for popping the baby news on him, don't risk scaring him off by throwing it at him off the get-go (most guys would to girls they're unfamiliar with, even if they would otherwise accept the kid; and vice-versa for single dads). Again, talk to him first, get to know each other and become friends, then casually slip it in convo one day to gauge his reaction. If you're friends first, then he'll be more attached and understanding to your situation.

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    wow um
    that made me feel significantly worse ngl

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    give it a whirl, you never know!!

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