I would like to thank everyone for their views and suggestions on the matter. I really appreciate those who stepped in and prevented this thread from becoming a "Your views on abortion thread". The reason I have solicited advise on this board where no one knows me versus friends is because I live in an Islamic country that is completely pro-life and most of our friends tend to be rather judgmental on this issue.
My wife and I both live in the Middle East, although we were both born and raised in the states (she in DC, me in Texas). We can afford to have the kid so there is no financial argument to be made for an abortion. We are both pro-choice and we have previously discussed what to do in case of an unwanted (not sure if she views this one that way) pregnancy, we both were for abortion v/s adoption (it is really scary as to what kinds of people can easily adopt in Asia).
I have thought about this and am going to have a conversation with her tonight. I will respect her POV on the matter but will not allow her to make any unilateral decisions, the baby is 1/2 mine as it were pointed out before. She has sensed that I am not comfortable with the pregnancy and has alluded to the need to hash things out in an open and honest environment, so I am hopeful that whatever decision we come to, it will be in our best interests as a married couple.
My wife and I both live in the Middle East, although we were both born and raised in the states (she in DC, me in Texas). We can afford to have the kid so there is no financial argument to be made for an abortion. We are both pro-choice and we have previously discussed what to do in case of an unwanted (not sure if she views this one that way) pregnancy, we both were for abortion v/s adoption (it is really scary as to what kinds of people can easily adopt in Asia).
I have thought about this and am going to have a conversation with her tonight. I will respect her POV on the matter but will not allow her to make any unilateral decisions, the baby is 1/2 mine as it were pointed out before. She has sensed that I am not comfortable with the pregnancy and has alluded to the need to hash things out in an open and honest environment, so I am hopeful that whatever decision we come to, it will be in our best interests as a married couple.