Pregnant Woman Refuses to Marry High School Sweetheart

Imagine being together with your high school sweetheart for 12 years, and then a pregnancy changes everything. A woman (29F) and her partner (28M) have been together since they were 16, and they were content with their lives without marriage. But when she falls pregnant, her boyfriend suddenly proposes, and she’s not so sure about it.

12 Years and Counting

Marriage Not a Priority

A Surprise Pregnancy

The Marriage Debate

Lessons from the Past

His Sudden Change of Heart

Confusion and Frustration

Arguments and Tension

Not a Necessity

Equal Rights

To Marry or Not to Marry: That is the Question

Our protagonist is torn between her beliefs and her partner’s sudden change of heart. She believes that marriage should be based on love, mutual respect, and shared aspirations, not just because of a surprise pregnancy. But her partner insists on getting married before their baby is born, causing tension and arguments between them. Will she give in to his demands, or will she stand her ground? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ‍♀️

Is a 12-year relationship not enough for marriage?

12 years together but no marriage? Time to re-evaluate priorities

Having a baby is a lifelong commitment, not just a relationship status

User calls out pregnant woman for not committing to partner. YTA

12 years and a baby later, YTA for stringing him along

User questions woman’s logic for refusing to marry long-term partner.

12 years together and not sure about marriage? YTA ‍♀️

12-year relationship without enough love, respect, aspirations. YTA.

User urges couple to commit to lifelong commitment and family.

Marriage could make things easier for the child’s sake ‍

12-year relationship, baby on the way, but no marriage? YTA.

12 years of commitment, but why refuse marriage?

User urges pregnant woman to marry for legal rights

12 years together and a child, but still no marriage?

Couple got married for legal reasons, not for love.

OP doesn’t want to marry now, but still committed. It’s okay.

Have a serious sit down with him and ask what other views/values/etc have changed for him now that a child is involved, aside from him prioritizing marriage. It’s better to get that out in the air before committing.

Unmarried pregnant women need legal protections for their partner and child. NTA

12 years together, pregnant, but she doesn’t want to marry?

User calls out pregnant woman for not marrying long-term partner. YTA

12-year relationship, just a title change. Marry him! ‍

Pregnant woman refuses to marry, potential custody battle looming

Harsh comment calls out OP for wasting partner’s time.

12-year relationship questioned, longer than most marriages

Unmarried pregnant couple faces legal marriage by common law. ‍

Pregnancy doesn’t justify a lifelong commitment through marriage. YTA.

Choosing not to marry, but partner’s feelings unclear. NAH.

Plan for the future and seek counseling to resolve differences.

Traditional doesn’t equal conservative. Marriage is a crapshoot anyway.

Debating the importance of marriage in a long-term relationship

When in doubt, say no to a bad relationship

12-year relationship in question. Time for honesty and self-reflection.

Marriage should be based on love and respect, not pressure ❤️

User questions pregnant woman’s refusal to marry high school sweetheart.

Supportive comment about traditional family and co-parenting.

Communication is key in relationships, especially when a child’s involved.

Pregnant woman refuses to marry long-time boyfriend. Commenter calls slight YTA.

Is love and mutual respect enough for a successful marriage?

Pregnancy isn’t a solid foundation, but twelve years should be

12-year relationship, pregnancy, and no marriage? Communicate or move on.

Legal protection of marriage important for pregnant couple’s wishes ‍

User questions why couple won’t marry after 12 years and a child.

12 years together, living together, and a baby on the way…?

12-year relationship, no marriage. YTA for refusing proposal.

Legal benefits of marriage explained in practical terms

Pregnancy doesn’t mean marriage, but what about 12 years together?

Is marriage necessary for a long-term relationship?

Debating the significance of marriage after 12-year relationship ‍

12-year relationship, pregnancy not reason he proposed. Partner excited for family.

12 years together but unsure about marriage? Take time to decide

12 years is enough time to decide, end it kindly

Man calls out girlfriend for not marrying him, YTA.

12-year relationship, baby on the way, but no marriage? ❌

Redditors call out YTA for pressuring pregnant girlfriend to marry

Long-term partners refuse marriage, but is it necessary?

Is 12 years enough for a lifelong commitment? Marriage dilemma ‍

Baby isn’t a good reason to get married after 12 years.

Timing matters: Engagement after pregnancy news feels forced

Life’s too short to settle. ‍♀️

Is it time to move on from the high school sweetheart?

12 years together, YTA for refusing to marry.

Harsh YTA comment suggests abortion or legal rights sign away

Is a baby a lifelong commitment to a partner?

Debating the importance of marriage for raising a child

12 years together, time to commit or break up ❌

Love, respect, and aspirations are key to long relationships ❤️

Marriage won’t fix everything, it could still end badly ‍♀️

NAH – Commenter advises pregnant woman to communicate openly with partner.

Debating the time it takes to know if you’re ready

Is marriage necessary for a long-term relationship?

User disagrees with OP’s reasoning for not marrying, calls YTA.

Addressing past trauma and seeking therapy can heal relationship fears. ‍

Quick marriage decision after pregnancy: YTA or NAH?

Long-term relationship, but YTA for stringing him along.

12-year relationship, pregnant, but unsure about marriage. Compromise or leave.

Is marriage just a formality or a commitment?

Pregnant woman called out for refusing to marry high school sweetheart

12 years and still not sure? Don’t waste their time

12 years together, baby on the way, but no marriage?

Doubts about marriage after 12 years together