Am I responsible for this pregnancy?

Dear Obaa Yaa,

I am a 30- year-old doctor by profession. I have been happily married to a teacher for the past two years without a child.

Though we haven’t been married for long, we have always prayed for the fruit of the womb.

Gladly, my wife has taken seed but she didn’t tell me herself. Instead, one of her friends told me through a gossip that I’m the one responsible.

Her friend said she confided in her but doesn’t want me to know. Should I ask her about it, or should I keep pretending I don’t know she’s pregnant and see what comes out of it?

In my opinion, this shouldn’t be a secret and what prevents her from telling me.

I am so excited and I believe this calls for celebration. But the feedback from her friend is keeping me in suspense.

 Abrefa, Aburi.

Dear Abrefa,

Don’t play games or wait to see what happens. If there’s any chance the child is yours, the best approach is to talk to her directly, respectfully.

Gossip is often incomplete or inaccurate, and her friend’s comments may not reflect the full truth. Ask her privately if she is pregnant and whether you are responsible.

Give her the opportunity to explain her situation rather than relying on information from others. An honest conversation will give you clarity and help you decide the next step based on facts rather than relying on second-hand information.

An honest conversation will give you clarity and help you decide the next steps based on facts rather than assumptions.