If your
partner
(partner: In a sexual context, a person with whom someone is having some kind of sex. The term "partner" can be used for all kinds of relationships, not just serious ones. "Partner" can also mean the person someone is with in a romantic or familial partnership.)
or friend is facing a decision about an unexpected
pregnancy
(pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the uterus. Medically, someone is considered to be pregnant when an egg has been fertilized by sperm, cells divide, and the fertilized egg is implanted within the lining of the uterus.)
, you are probably worried about her. You may be thinking about how the decision could affect you. As she considers parenthood,
abortion
(abortion: A procedure to intentionally end a pregnancy before a birth. Miscarriage is also sometimes called "spontaneous abortion," even though it is usually not intended.)
, or adoption, you may be feeling scared, guilty, sad, shut
out
(out: Short for ‘out of the closet’. When someone’s LGBTQ+ identity is known to other people.)
, or just plain confused. Even though you may be trying to be strong for her, your own feelings may be quite intense. You may be upset at the idea of losing or continuing the pregnancy. Or, you may be worried about losing your
relationship
(relationship: An ongoing interaction or association with another person, place or thing.)
with her.