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Understanding Pressure for a Baby in a Relationship: Red Flags

🚩Yellow FlagToxicity Score: 6/10
#commitment-issues#red-flags#emotional-unavailability#future-planning

The Situation

"She pressures me for a baby while ignoring our finances"

The Brutal Truth

He feels cornered by her baby expectations and is using finances as a reason to back away. This hints at emotional unavailability and a reluctance to engage in serious conversations. He lacks the maturity to communicate his feelings directly.

❌ What NOT to Do (Anxious Response)

An anxious person might feel pressured to agree to having a baby, believing it will secure the relationship. This is dangerous; it disregards genuine feelings and overall compatibility, which could lead to resentment and disappointment down the line.

💭 Something to Reflect On

What does wanting a baby with this person say about your own needs and desires? Are they rooted in love or fear?

✨ What To Do Next

Every situation has nuance. What you see here is a general pattern, but your specific circumstances matter.

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