Pregnancy Prank Changes Love Narrative

We have been in a partnership for a while already, and I really love her. I have made an effort to know her better and I think she is the one who will give me tranquility in marriage. We have sometimes discussed our future but haven’t really determined any specific timeframes. We like to ride the wave and discover where life leads us. This is shared longing; we agree to take it slow and get to know our relationship better so that when we decide to marry, we both feel the same way.

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Intimacy was one of the things we shared in our relationship, among other things. So, when she called me one day to say, "Wellington, I'm late," I did not need to ask any questions. Even though it was the first time we were having this conversation, I knew she was referring to her menses being late.

We discussed it, and she agreed to take a pregnancy test. I was not there when she took it, and I did not see the results. I completely trusted her and did not question her when she said that she was going to be a mother.

She sounded worried. “What are we going to do, babe? This was not in our plans,” she was asking all the time. She was right, we had not planned for a child, yet it was coming. The only thing I could do was to take the responsibility and be there for her.

I spoke to her in a very calm way. “Calm down, please. Actually, no one is ever truly ready for a baby, no matter how much they prepare. Besides, I have a job and the baby along with you will be my responsibility. So, just give your attention to delivery.” She let out a sigh and said, “Ok, we will have the baby then.” For some strange reason, she did not behave like a pregnant woman, so I kept asking if she was really pregnant. Each time, she affirmed she was.

I waited two weeks after she broke the news before letting my mother know about the pregnancy. In my culture, my family has to meet her family for an official introduction before the next steps are decided. After telling mother, I asked my girlfriend to do the same with her mom.

She said yes but then she got hesitant. I was born in Accra, but I am currently living in a different region for work. My girlfriend and her family are still living in Accra. After my talk with mom, I wanted to stay in Accra to meet her family before going back to work, but my girlfriend did not seem to be okay with that.

It was obvious she did not want me to meet her family at that time so I chose to leave the area. I would call her and ask how the pregnancy was and she would list the different symptoms she was having.

“I’m feeling sick to my stomach.”

“I’ve got a sleep addiction.”

“I’m soweak.”

She kept saying this for a whole month, and I trusted her. Then one morning she got up and confessed that all her previous statements were lies. I was really shocked. “What do you mean it’s a lie? You’re not pregnant?” After a very short pause she said: “No, I’m not pregnant, I just wanted to see your reaction.” I can’t help but say I’m really disappointed in her.

I was not ready for a baby, but once it was a possibility, I began to want it. Now I feel deceived and mad that there has been a charade. I don’t know how I can ever trust her again. I’m thinking of breaking up with her. Is that even the right thing to do?

—Willington

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