Man’s Love Story Turns Sour: Accused of Ableism Over Childbearing Decision

Imagine being in a relationship for a decade, only for it to be threatened by a misunderstood conversation about having children. This is the predicament of a man who found himself at the center of a heated argument with his deaf and mute girlfriend. After revealing his decision not to have biological children due to the risk of passing on her disability, he was accused of being an ableist. Let’s delve into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.

A Decade of Love and Understanding

The Unspoken Agreement

The Misunderstanding Unveiled

The Painful Truth

The Apology and Misinterpretation

The Dream of Motherhood

The Unchanged Decision

The Accusation of Ableism

The Unending Debate

The Need for Solitude

A Love Story on the Brink: Is He Ableist or Just Cautious? ‍♂️

After a decade-long relationship, a man finds himself in a heated argument with his deaf and mute girlfriend. The bone of contention? His decision not to have biological children due to the risk of passing on her disability. Accused of being an ableist, he insists he’s just being cautious. But his girlfriend doesn’t see the two as mutually exclusive. As the argument goes in circles, he steps out for a walk to clear his head. Let’s see how the internet weighs in on this emotionally charged situation.

“YTA — holy s**t. ‘I don’t want kids if they could turn out like you.'”

Debate over having kids with disabilities: NAH, but valid concerns

NAH for not wanting kids with potential disability, girlfriend’s valid feelings

NTA: Comment defends OP’s decision to not have disabled kids

NAH. Honest conversation needed to determine compatibility and desires

“Valid points, but stuck in a discussion with no winners.”

NTA: Understanding OP’s perspective, but why is GF the a**hole?

NAH: Understandable reasons for not wanting kids, but communication is key

NTA: Cruelty in knowingly disadvantaging a child

NTA – Man defends decision not to have biological child due to genetic risks

“Disabled and childfree: The tough decision and relationship implications. “

Understanding the misinterpretation and the intention behind a sensitive comment.

Choosing not to have a child with disabilities

NTA – Loving someone doesn’t mean wanting a child together

“YTA – Deafness doesn’t make life not worth living”

Unpopular opinion but NAH. Empathy for disorder, differing desires for childbearing. Genetic testing, adoption, therapy.

NAH, but tough conversation needed about childbearing and disabilities

Supportive comment: Adoption is a great option!

“YTA for not being honest about not wanting kids with her “

Thoughtful comment on overpopulation and genetic conditions in childbearing.

“YTA. You DO think less of her for having a disability.”

“Preventing genetic disabilities is responsible parenting. Adoption is inclusive.”

“YTA. Cruel to refuse kids with disabled partner.”

YTA: Misleading her about your intentions wasted her time.

Understanding the hurtful impact of ableism in a love story

Not the a**hole for making personal childbearing decision

Curious about the potential complications of having a deaf child?

NAH suggests adoption as a better alternative for childbearing decision

Engaging perspectives clash in a complex discussion about disabilities.

OP’s lie about having kids without a disability backfires horribly

Supportive commenter shares personal experience and offers understanding.

Seeking perspective and validation on a sensitive relationship issue

Choosing to be childfree due to hereditary diseases. NTA

Choosing not to have bio kids due to chronic illness

NAH. Deep conversation needed to navigate complex decision.

“YTA. Your actions are saying it’s better for a person to never be born than to be Deaf. There’s nothing ‘wrong’ with Deaf people. Be lucky to share their language and culture. NAH situation.”

“YTA. You reduced her life as someone who is disabled, to nothing but ‘suffering’ — suffering you believe is severe enough that disabled people shouldn’t be born anymore, nor should they procreate.”

Endless virtue signaling and circle jerking, but it’s entertaining

“No child should be born to suffer.” NTA for caring

“YTA. Your insensitive comment hurt your girlfriend deeply. Apologize ASAP!”

“Growing up in the deaf community, being deaf isn’t disruptive”

Understanding the complexities of disability in a relationship.

Debating Ableism: Is It Wrong to Avoid Disabilities in Children?

“YTA. Deaf people get by every day just fine.”

“Ableism debate: Should disabilities prevent someone from having children?”