She's Pregnant, Should I Propose ? (how to, marrying, woman, child support)

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by bobman

"marry in haste, repent at leisure"

My dad would often say that.

To the OP, do what is in your heart, not what is expected.

[sierraAZ]

Originally Posted by jdm2008

Would you marry this person if she wasn't pregnant?

Yeah, that's a reasonable question for both involved to ask themselves.

[thriftylefty]

If you are indeed her best friend then marry her, not with standing " your" pregnancy, many people don't get a chance to marry their best friend.
tell her you are marring her because she is your best friend a not because she is pregnant,
She will need her "best" friend with her through out the pregnancy and not just when it is convenient to for you. And when those hormonal fluctuations start .. hang on brother.

My Grandpa always said, "don't get naked with someone you wouldn't want to marry"

[whatnow]

Instead of "proposing" why in the world don't you and your girlfriend just sit down and discuss all this yourselves like two adults?! Marry or don't. It should be something you two discuss together. Best wishes

[Skyscrapercrazy]

Man, run!!!!

No, you should not marry her, she probably got pregnant on purpose just to keep you. Marriages usually end badly but when people marry in these circumstances it will be a living hell!

She's still very young and once the baby is born, arguments will be everyday's life, believe me. Run away, then don't say you weren't warned. Abortion would be the most appropriate choice.

[thriftylefty]

Originally Posted by whitleybaby

I'm 38 she's 24

dude you're not getting any younger, a thirty eight year old woman would be kicking your a$$ for getting her pregnant, 24 year old women who dig 38 year olds are not just falling out of trees you know,
think about it , when you are almost 80 you 'er going to have some hot 65 year old and a young strapping 38 year old to help you button your sweater dude,
the guys who run away from this situation are usually alone a lot when they hit 40 and don't settle down because 40 year old women are hitting on 60 year old rich guys

[Rakin]

Verify the pregnancy, many a woman has fooled a man into getting married over a false pregnancy.

Are you sure the baby is yours ? If so, marry the girl and teach your child to be a good person.

[Huckleberry3911948]

get a lawyer then proceed.
many a man has wasted a life trying to do the right thing.

[Mary Ann789]

no no no

[midagegirl]

I would hold off - see what the child does to your relationship - see if it is still strong after a year then proceed.