My girlfriend walked out on me in a messy break-up when she was pregnant

DEAR DEIDRE: MY girlfriend walked out on me in a messy break-up when she was pregnant.

Now my daughter is here and I want us to be a family.

I have been going over to see my ex and spending lots of time with my daughter. My feelings for my ex come back more strongly each time I see her.

I am 28 and she is 25. She lives at her mum’s and this woman has a massive hold over her life.

Friends told me that my ex told them we would most likely still be together if her mum wasn’t so involved.

What’s the best way for me to approach my ex? I’d feel a fool if rejected.

DEIDRE SAYS: Your baby is more important than you pride. Tell your ex you want to try again but first look at what led to you breaking up

If you do not, the chances are you will split again.

If you and your ex can show her mum that you are tackling your relationship issues responsibly, then that should strengthen your argument.

But I hope you understand the realities of living with a baby rather than just visiting.

Are you going to take on your share of nappy-changing and soothing a fretful baby in the small hours? You’ll need to.

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