To stay or leave in an unhappy relationship ? 20 weeks pregnant.

I am 32 this year. My spouse to be gambles. Take care of me less than 2 days a week. We don’t stay together. He comes over to my parents place to stay with me 2 days a week. Sometimes he’s non existence . Sleep for the 2 whole day when he’s with me as he gambles till 6am. I am thinking of leaving… but I am scare… till today my parents does not know that I am pregnant. any opinion from single moms? I am pretty lost. Crying to sleep every night.

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It is your call, nobody can tell you to stay or leave. weigh your pros and cons before making the decision. Persistent Gambling is going to turn into problem gambling if they don’t recognize it is a problem in time. Potentially this can cause financial distress esp. you have a baby coming along. It depends on what your expectations are towards him as a father and husband, and whether he is willing to meet those expectations. This will ultimately determine whether your marriage is workable. Open and honest Communication is key.

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