The Boyfriend's Page

really take a moment to think...

When you decide to become sexually involved with your girlfriend, you need to think through the issues.

Condoms and other birth control methods are not a guarantee that your girlfriend will not become pregnant. As a matter of fact, over a million young women in this country face unplanned pregnancies each year.

There are some serious questions a responsible man needs to ask himself, because if you are going to become sexually active, the fact is you may get a girl pregnant.

• If your girlfriend became pregnant would you leave her? (unfortunately, many boyfriends do)


• Are you ready to support a child with your time, energy and money?


• Will you go with your girlfriend to tell her parents the news? (most guys won't)


• Are you willing to marry her and give your child a two-parent family?


• Would you be willing to release your child for an adoption?


• Will you put pressure on her to have an abortion? (the majority of boyfriends will)


• Are you willing to learn all about abortion so that you can anticipate possible medical complications and likely relationship problems?

If you are not ready to be a father and commit yourself in marriage to one woman, you should wait to have sex. The pain you can cause to your child and a woman are very real, it happens everyday. Be responsible for your actions and exercise your self-control.

Is she pregnant already? The pregnancy center of Snohomish county is here for boyfriends too. If you are serious about your relationship and desire to be there for your girlfriend, You can also fill out our on-line help form for a quick response by email. All conversations are completely confidential.

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Source: Ventura County Crisis Pregnancy Center, CA