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Sex Workers, Mistresses, And The Illusion Of The “Devoted Family Man”
Believe it or not some men are bored being devoted family men, and so they seek pleasurable pursuits through activities their partners know nothing about.
Proceed with caution, sis.
That’s the only advice I can give to women who still want to be mothers. Because so many men will make your motherhood journey all about them, and it may not end well for you.
A friend called me and told me of a baby shower she attended. She was shocked when she witnessed the father-to-be showing up late and drunk, all while completely ignoring his pregnant girlfriend sitting there, waiting for him to join in on the festivities.
“Sanni, he didn’t even touch her belly or ask if she needed anything. He walked right past her to join his friends outside,” she recalled.
“Of course he did! Duh!” was the thought that ran through my head.
This woman is a sensitive hopeless romantic who wants to believe in love no matter what. So I quietly listened to her as she was so stunned over something that happens regularly. She might put two and two together eventually. Maybe not. Oh well. I wasn’t about to get into yet another argument with her about her delusions. All I can say to women like her is this: good luck. I hope you find what…