Divorce can be a messy affair, especially when you’re still living together. One woman found herself in a complicated situation when her ex-husband, V, moved back in due to unforeseen circumstances. To make matters worse, they ended up conceiving a child together. Now, she’s questioning his attempts to bond with their unborn baby, and wondering if she’s in the wrong for not seeing the point. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
Divorce on Hold

Unexpected Roommate

Messy Divorce Situation

One Night, One Mistake

Co-Parenting Uncertainty ♀️

Overthinking Ex-Husband

Organic Food & Cat Litter Fears

911 Alerts for Everyone

Bonding with the Bump

Baby Can’t Hear Yet

Questioning the Point ♀️

Hurt Feelings & Sulking

Edit: Bonding Clarification

Bonding for V?

Morning Sickness & Soothing Thoughts

To Bond or Not to Bond?
Caught in a messy divorce and unexpected pregnancy, our protagonist is left questioning her ex-husband’s attempts to bond with their unborn baby. V’s overthinking and paranoia have led to some odd behavior, including buying only organic food and fearing cat litter, despite not having a cat. She doesn’t see the point in his bonding efforts, as the baby can’t even hear yet. Is she wrong for questioning his intentions, or is V’s bonding more for his own benefit? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this complicated situation…
Divorcees’ failed attempt at being civil

Ex-husband’s baby bonding attempts deemed inappropriate by pregnant OP. NTA.

A sarcastic comment about a messy divorce.

Divorce may be necessary for custody. NTA.

Lock down medical info and divorce ASAP to avoid clinginess

Pregnancy is hard enough, don’t stress over ex’s feelings.

Respect her bodily autonomy. Let him bond after birth. NTA.

Divorcing couple navigating baby bonding attempts with tension and snippiness
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Don’t let your ex-husband take advantage of you and your kindness

Setting boundaries during pregnancy, NTA for wanting alone time

Setting boundaries is important for reducing stress levels during pregnancy

Pregnant woman asserts her bodily autonomy and seeks stability

Co-parenting struggles after divorce? NAH, but boundaries needed.

Red flags in partner’s behavior during pregnancy, consider future implications.

Pregnant woman sets boundaries with ex-husband’s baby bonding attempts

Fiery comment suggests drastic actions towards ex-husband’s bonding attempts

Navigating pregnancy and sickness, but acknowledging partner’s involvement attempts

Pregnant woman seeks advice on divorcing ex-husband. NTA.

Is he really in love with her?

Curious commenter questions ex-husband’s motives for bonding attempts

Ex-husband bonding with baby is good, but respect boundaries. #NTA

Pregnant woman suggests music for baby bonding, warns against nausea

Harsh comment calls out irresponsibility of relationship and parenting

Divorced husband wants to bond with baby, but wife needs space

Bold comment questions questionable decision, no replies.

Ex-husband’s guilt-driven love bombing after divorce

Harsh comment calls out both parties, suggests not having child

Warning to a bitter parent about potential resentment towards child

Co-parenting advice: therapy to establish boundaries

Expectant mother seeks advice on bonding with unborn child ❤

Caught in a lie? Commenter questions OP’s story

Ex-husband overstaying welcome? Awkward living situation

Pregnancy hormones + no cuddling = annoyed but NTA

Setting boundaries is crucial for a healthy pregnancy

Creative separation dates for a clean divorce

Legalities of separation when sharing a home?

Setting boundaries with ex-husband crucial for pregnant woman

Divorce drama? NTA suggests ex-husband is high maintenance

Pregnant woman questions ex-husband’s bonding attempts. Commenter advises communication.

NTA commenter suggests kicking ex-husband out and using humor

Father-to-be shares heartwarming bonding experience with unborn babies ❤️

Divorcee’s strange bonding attempts raise red flags
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Ex-husband’s bonding attempts: NTA, baby is part of your body.

Setting boundaries with ex-husband, NTA receives surprising backlash

User suggests considering the best for the kid

Woman criticized for expecting to keep ex-husband out of child’s life

Setting boundaries while pregnant. NTA, not an incubator.

Opinions on pregnancy: everyone has one

Fiery comment suggests drastic action for separating from ex-husband.

Ex-husband’s strange bonding requests after divorce raise red flags. NTA.

Expectant mother asserts bodily autonomy, questions ex-husband’s bonding attempts

Divorce on hold, but not stupidity.

Pregnant woman’s ex-husband avoids cat litter, comment section finds it adorable

User suggests bigger picture thinking for complicated situation. ESH.
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Ex-husband’s baby bonding attempts seem like a trap

Divorce gone wrong? Commenter questions ex-husband’s baby bonding attempts

Get a lawyer ASAP to protect your rights and autonomy.

Parental bonding with the bump: ESH, baby’s hearing irrelevant

Ex-husband’s baby bonding attempts causing health issues. NTA, kick him out.

Divorced couple’s baby bonding attempts met with criticism

Divorce and pregnancy: a recipe for disaster

Confusion and humor ensue in divorced couple’s situation

Setting boundaries with ex-husband during pregnancy

Dealing with disrespectful ex-husband while having his baby

A comment calling out bitter divorcees, with a laughing emoji.
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Ex-husband’s attempts to bond with baby noticed by the baby. NAH

Father claims early bonding with daughter, commenter deemed YTA

Encouraging comment about ex-husband’s potential as a father ❤

Bonding with a baby in utero is important for fathers too

Empowering response to ex-husband’s entitlement over pregnant woman’s body

Expectant father deserves empathy, not blame

Divorce doesn’t mean he can’t bond with his child. YTA.
