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I’m 15 weeks and 1 day pregnant today. I’m also young (18), so this wasn’t planned or expected. When my boyfriend’s parents found out, they asked for a paternity test. On my parents’ advice, I agreed to it. Even though I have nothing to hide, it still felt humiliating.

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[–] mysticpickle@lemmy.ca 60 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Don't take offense to it. It's just due diligence like getting a home inspector before you commit to a mortgage.

For heavy duty long term commitment to something like raising a child, "Just trust me bro" doesn't quite meet the gravity of the situation and moreso when there isn't already a formalized relationship like a marriage.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 32 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Also, get the fucking home inspection. Don’t ask me how I know.

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 15 points 6 days ago

This is me NOT asking how you know, hoping you'll tell an interesting story anyway.

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 16 points 6 days ago

Due Diligence is exactly it. First time my GF told me she was pregnant, I wanted to do the lightweight version of at least asking the question just to make sure the situation wasn't THAT complex. I summoned language diplomatic enough for Netanyahu to raise a palestinian flag and asked her, just for the record, to explicitly state that I was the father, doing my best to not make it sound like an accusation. Luckily she found it funny.

[–] null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 6 days ago

This is the answer.

Getting the inspector to take a look isn't an accusation, it's just to confirm that everything is as it seems.