Imagine breaking up with your partner, only to find out they’re pregnant with your child. You both agree to be friends and co-parents, but things take a dramatic turn when your ex tries to kiss you and you refuse. Now, she wants to give the baby up for adoption, but you’re not having it. This is the story of one man’s fight to keep his baby, despite the backlash from his ex and their families.
The Breakup and the Baby Bump
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Agreeing to Co-Parent
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Getting Close Again
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Ex-Girlfriend’s Angry Reaction
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Sticking to the Original Plan
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Adoption Becomes the Issue
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Facing the Ex’s Fury
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Putting the Blame on Her
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Family Members Get Involved
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Constantly Asked the Same Question
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Frustration Boils Over
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Standing His Ground
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Parental Rights Complicate Things
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A Battle for Baby’s Future: Who’s Right? ♂️
In a whirlwind of emotions, this dad-to-be is fighting to keep his baby despite his ex-girlfriend’s demands for adoption. With both families getting involved and tensions rising, he’s left questioning his decisions. But he remains determined to be a part of his child’s life, even if it means going against the wishes of those around him. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this complicated situation…
Support payments for unwanted child? NTA stands firm.

INFO needed for custody decision. Get a lawyer ASAP!

Ex-girlfriend demands adoption, dad-to-be fights back! NTA.
User condemns ex’s behavior and family’s harassment.

Get a lawyer, seek full custody, prioritize child’s well-being. NTA

NTA but only if willing to be sole parent. NAH otherwise.

Co-parenting gone wrong, but he’s NTA for wanting baby.

Fighting back against baby ransom, seek legal help!

Single dad-to-be considers custody options, ex-girlfriend’s demands escalate.

Supportive comment advises precautions and formal talk with parents.

Single dad-to-be fights ex-girlfriend’s adoption demand. NTA.

User questions custody and financial agreement in naive coparenting situation.

NTA fights ex-girlfriend’s manipulative adoption demands. Get legal help!

Are they financially stable? NTA if ready for parenthood.

Blurred lines, manipulative behavior, and co-parenting challenges.
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Exes’ blurred boundaries lead to a complicated and toxic situation.

Pregnant ex-girlfriend wants adoption, dad-to-be should take full custody.

Adoptee shares positive experience, but avoids judgment on situation.

Consider the long-term consequences before fighting for custody.

Ex’s adoption demand: NTA wants custody, ex wants revenge. ♂️

Complicated custody battle sparks suggestion for alternative parenting arrangement.

ESH – Commenter argues that both parties share the blame.
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Is he ready to be a single dad?

Solo parenting: NTA, expecting ex to join: YTA

Curious commenter asks about ex’s intentions and differences.

Clarification needed on custody arrangements.

MGTOW fanfic or real-life situation? The comment section debates.

NTA for wanting to keep the baby, but get a lawyer

NTA leans towards primary custody. Will dad-to-be agree?
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NTA, but custody and birth certificate changes needed.

NTA fights back against ex-girlfriend’s adoption demand

A comment on the horror of unwanted parenthood.

Legal counsel advised for dad-to-be in manipulative adoption demand. NTA.

Expectations not met, dad-to-be worse. Ex-girlfriend wants 2-parent home.

A cautionary comment about the responsibilities of parenthood.

Emotional comment sympathizing with ex-girlfriend’s desire for adoption.

Single dad-to-be advised to have financial resources and plan ahead.

Taking full custody is the best solution.

Consider the child’s best interest and long-term consequences.
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Ex-girlfriend wants adoption, commenter supports dad-to-be’s decision. NTA.

Ex-girlfriend wants adoption, but dad-to-be fights back. NTA wins!
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Father-to-be fights back against ex-girlfriend’s adoption demand. NTA

Father-to-be fights for custody against manipulative ex-girlfriend.

Did the ex-girlfriend keep the baby thinking dad-to-be would change?
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Strongly suggest paternity test, NTA for fighting back.

Taking responsibility for the kid: YTA or NTA?

Sole parenthood or co-parenting? Tough decision for dad-to-be

Father-to-be fights ex-girlfriend’s adoption demand. Legal rights explained.

Supportive comment urges caution and legal advice for single father-to-be.

Fight for custody but leave the door open for involvement.

Navigating parenthood and adoption with ex, NAH.

Single parenthood is tough, NTA for fighting for yourself
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Fighting for custody, NTA. People change their minds, sadly.

Dad-to-be stands his ground, but could he have been nicer?

NTA, taking responsibility for the life you created

Fair to demand motherhood? Or manipulation tactic?

NTA, ex-girlfriend wants to avoid child support. Good luck, buddy!

Be a great parent, give her the option to relinquish rights.

Supportive comment shows empathy for dad-to-be’s situation.
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Father-to-be receives support and legal advice in custody battle.

NTA, but adoption may be the best option
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It’s time to prioritize the baby’s well-being. Consider all options.

Engaging comment suggests prioritizing baby’s well-being over personal desires.

Be there for the birth, secure your place in the family

Ex-girlfriend tries to use child to get back, dad-to-be fights back! NTA

Ex-girlfriend’s selfishness and spite could lead to harmful actions. NTA

NTA fights ex-girlfriend’s manipulation and demands restraining order

A skeptical comment about paternity with a twist

NTA if willing to accept single parenthood. Don’t give up baby.

Suggests letting ex-girlfriend put baby up for adoption.

Ex-girlfriend’s adoption demand after failed relationship backfires. NTA.

Father-to-be fights ex-girlfriend’s adoption demand, gets accused of red flags. NTA

Suggests terminating ex-girlfriend’s parental rights for full custody.

Offer her option to give up parental rights, save her.

Co-parenting is an option, NTA for wanting to be involved

NTA. Father-to-be defends his choice on keeping the baby.

The situation is complicated and stressful for everyone involved.

New mom offers empathy and advice for handling pregnant ex-girlfriend.
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Stand your ground, get a lawyer, and sign over rights.

Dad-to-be stands his ground, not the a**hole

Ex-girlfriend uses baby as bait, dad-to-be fights back. NTA wins!
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Father-to-be stands up for his rights. NTA and lawyered up!

Wait until after the baby is born to make decisions
