Can your baby's dad stop you from seeing other people?

Answer 1

Antennas go up when I read this question. There may be cultural or social differences here; I'm assuming you are in a western culture where women and men have the same rights and privileges, and where husbands do not have the right to force their wives to do anything.

I'm also assuming that his desire to control your behavior has nothing at all to do with you seeing former partners or boyfriends. While he still couldn't force you not to see such guys, it would be understandable that he would have some strong opinions in the matter.

No, he cannot. You are not in prison; he is not your god or your owner. If this is really troubling you, you may want to seek some couples counseling, or individual counseling if he is not inclined. You may want to know ahead of time what you would do (who you would call or where you would go) in the event that his control. Counselors, social workers, maybe even physicians should be able to give you some leads on shelters you might consider, shelters that make every effort to stay hidden from controlling or abusive partners. It sounds like you are in the earlier stages of the relationship. I'm not suggesting it's hopeless; I just hope that you don't have to suffer for years and years at the hands of an over-controlling partner before you see the light.