Is it okay for a man to leave state while his baby is on the way?

What are your thoughts on a father leaving his baby's mother and unborn not long before the due date? To be putting himself first in that situation- under any circumstance in that particular area. Real thoughts and genuine feedback would be appreciated.

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Bleedingheart11 · 46-50, F

Everybody has their own story and circumstances. If he was leaving the state to visit his buddies and party, that would be selfish. If he was leaving the state because an ex wanted help moving, that would be selfish. If he was leaving the state because he was in the military and was being deployed, that would not be selfish and is a legitimate reason. If he was leaving the state because a parent was dying, that would also not be selfish and would be a legitimate reason. Out of context, it is impossible to say.

Glothic · 26-30, F

@Bleedingheart11 To be putting himself first, I probably should have elaborated that, that meant to focus on him, he had a choice, etc...

Bleedingheart11 · 46-50, F

@Glothic in that case, it is irresponsible of him. His life is no longer about him alone. It's now about his child as well as his child's mother. I really hope he gets his stuff figured out and starts to focus on his new family.

Glothic · 26-30, F

@Bleedingheart11 Those are my thoughts as well... you cannot be selfish anymore.. if not the baby's mom, then for your child because that IS an obligation forever..