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The decision to havekidsis undoubtedly an important one.
But sometimespartnersdont always see eye-to-eye on timing or whether to start a family at all.
This can often be resolved through honest and open communication, which hopefully keeps the couple together.
Instead of communicating this directly to her, he decided to tamper with contraception without her consent.
Instead, they should start with whether theyre fine with living with the difference.
However, he notes, But of course, life happens and people change their minds.
Questions to unpack would be: What has happened that changed your mind?
What makes it important now compared to before?
Is there a deeper purpose or goal for you?
How does it relate to your values or beliefs?
Is there a fear of not having this happen?
Such behavior interfering with contraception use and pregnancy is calledreproductive coercion.
This term might be unfamiliar to some, as its often colloquially called a baby trap.
A relationship can recover, but not without major healing.
If a woman becomes pregnant, the abuser might use the offspring to maintain power and control.
During annual health or prenatal exams, they askquestionsrelated to mental health and intimate partner violence.
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