It can be deeply disappointing when the person you hoped would stand by your side doesn’t support your pregnancy. You may have expected encouragement or reassurance, only to be met with hesitation, negativity, or silence.
While it’s natural to want your partner’s support, you cannot make them feel or act a certain way. What you can do is decide how to move forward in a way that protects your well-being and accounts for your goals for the future.
If you’re unsure about your next step, contact us for a private, judgment-free appointment to discuss your options and available resources. We’ll also provide helpful, early pregnancy services to give you more details.
Keep reading for simple actions you can take when your partner isn’t supportive.
Have an Honest Conversation
If you feel safe, have an honest conversation to understand why your partner feels the way they do. Their response might be shaped by fear, financial stress, or uncertainty about the future.
Share your own feelings, too, without going into the discussion expecting to change their mind. Even if nothing shifts, the conversation will help you both see where you stand.
If talking in person is too difficult, calling or writing a letter might help you express your thoughts more fully.
Strengthen Your Support Network
Your partner’s support isn’t the only kind that matters.
Friends, family, mentors, and local organizations can offer practical help and emotional encouragement. Sometimes the most dependable support comes from places you didn’t expect.
Surrounding yourself with people who listen and care can help you navigate the decisions ahead.
Explore Every Option
A partner’s lack of support does not mean you are limited to abortion.
If you want to continue your pregnancy, you can explore parenting classes, financial programs, government assistance, and material resources.
If you’re unsure, take the time to learn about all your pregnancy options, including adoption. You owe it to yourself to make a confident choice for your future.
Visit Relevant Options Center in Illinois
Even if your partner remains distant, you can still approach this season with strength and intention. Relevant Pregnancy Options Center provides confidential, no-cost services where you can ask questions, learn about your options, and receive personalized support without pressure.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment and discover the resources available to you.