Pregnant neighbour claims boyfriend is father, reader seeks advice
Pregnant neighbour claims boyfriend is father

Every day, the Daily Star's agony aunt Jane O'Gorman tackles readers' issues with straight-talking advice. A reader writes about a neighbour who is pregnant and claims her boyfriend is the father, though he denies ever having sex with her.

Neighbour's revenge claim

The reader and the neighbour fell out in January after money went missing. The neighbour now says she had sex with the boyfriend out of revenge while the reader was on a work trip, and that her unborn child will look like him. The boyfriend believes she is a fantasist, but the reader is distressed, especially after her best friend questioned the rumours.

Jane's advice

Jane suggests the reader keep an open mind and gather facts. She recommends a neutral meeting with the boyfriend and neighbour to discuss details. If either refuses, alarm bells should ring. A DNA test after the baby is born will reveal the truth. Jane also advises staying off social media and considering a sexual health test.

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Another reader's bedroom issue

A second reader describes a new partner who insists on sex only in the dark, rear-entry position, with no nudity allowed. Jane finds this weird and advises a daytime conversation to understand his reasons, warning not to settle for an unsatisfying relationship.

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