A DNA test?

United States
July 28, 2008 9:53pm CST
I will be asking your view about this friends! A single guy was going out with a married girl often with the knowledge of the husband knowing they are close friend and intentionally they do something that is beyond friendship. The girl get pregnant and told the guy he was the father despite that she was married..So, for 8 years, they are hiding this secret from the husband and from the kid! The guy said the kid looks like him when he was young and the attitude is very similar to his attitude! I advised to have some DNA test to confirm, he has no money this time yet but he do believed really that it was his kid! What is your opinion about this? are the little resemblance of looks as well as attitudes can be valid enough to be the basis that the kid was his daughter?
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
29 Jul 08
Hi Dear i think the is best to know about the father of kids as if she was with 2 guys only So no need to DNA test and trust the lady. And why to hide from hubby as they go out with his knowledge and he knows they are more than friends Not a good situation Take care
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• United States
29 Jul 08
Hi cupid, Very worst indeed...A cheating and hypocrite life for these people! Anyway, I guess also that the girl knows the real father and I am just wondering why she doesn't like to have a DNA test, she was with 2 guys!
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
30 Jul 08
Hmmmmmm Not sure But its sad at part of all threee as all three are aware of it anyway take care
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
29 Jul 08
The situation is really stupid. From the beginning, there indeed is something wrong with the picture. How could the husband allow his wife to do that? Unless he is gay and doesn't really love the woman and married her just to keep his gay life. Anyways, about the question. The little girl deserves to know who her father truly is. Then a DNA Test is the best way to find out. Anyhow, if the woman doesn't agree with it, your friend should ask her why? Because anyone who's been sleeping around with more than 1 man (in this case maybe more than 2) would be afraid to know the truth. It's not a matter of who's agreeing or not. As long as the truth will come out. How bout other details like the kid's blood type?
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• United States
31 Jul 08
Hi laydee, it's really strange for me..The husband works as a driver and always not home and I do know with the girl, the fact that he was with this friend of mine for sure he can afford to be around with other men,,,who knows! I will try to advice him to know the blood type but I am sure sure either!
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
29 Jul 08
Yes. My daughter looks exactly like her dad and she acts like him too even though he has nothing to do with her in her life. We had a DNA test done to prove it to him also because he kept denying her. I think all children need to know who their real parents are no matter what, even though the child may not ever be around them.
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• United States
29 Jul 08
Thanks for sharing steph, That is also what I advised to this friend of mine!
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• Bahamas
29 Jul 08
Hi checapricorn! Although looks and attitude could be factors,in this situation it may not be enough. If there's a possibility that the husband could be the father, then a DNA test should be done to make sure who the father is. But in this case both parties seem to be comfortable with the situation, my only concern would be for the child, who has a right to know who his/her father is.
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• United States
31 Jul 08
Hi dragon, I agree...The child needs to know the truth. This time he has no idea of what her Mom and this friend of mine thought about it, as well as the husband has no clue! Quite unfair and strange situations!
@roanne05 (1290)
• Oman
29 Jul 08
for me let us just leave it that way for the moment...the child is happy and no one is asking her who her real father is anyway..let us leave it that way. it could be better for the truth to be in silent...he could break a marriage with what he wants...why did the relationship with the mother happened when she has a husband anyway??? your friend took that risk, it is possible that for the sake of the family and humiliation the husband will just ignore what happened and took the child in his care and be one of the family, so i suggest, let it be as long as the father the child knows will take good care of her then it there will be no problem. apparently that is just my opinion, so that only one will suffer than many, which is the child, the mother, the husband, the children against just one soul. i know it is kinda bias but for the sake of everyone, one should sacrifice. anyway when he knows that it is his child then what???does he think he can get the child???the answer is still no...the child is still in the custody of the mother till she can decide for herself...lots of things to consider..if ever the court agree to give him the child, can he take care of the child???would the child be happy when what she knew is that her father is the other guy, then this other came saying he is her real father?it would just rise confusion with the child. hope my opinion is looked at and be considered by your friend.
• United States
31 Jul 08
Hi roanne, Great point also...Since the husband has no idea about this and for sure it will cause a lot of trouble!Thanks for sharing with this wonderful thoughts!
@intimate36 (1415)
• Pakistan
29 Jul 08
Well, what about the husband..? his friend is cheating, his wife is having relations with that guy.. Husband is not bothered about it?
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• United States
31 Jul 08
Hi intimate, The husband has no idea for all these years! He is always gone for work as a driver and not hanging out with friends when he is home, so, totally no clue at all!
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
29 Jul 08
I think the guy needs to back off and leave this family alone. What right does he have to disrupt this little girls life. This would be a terrible blow for the little girl let alone the father. Does he intend to pay all the child support that he hasn't for the last 5 years? Some time we just have to suck up our stupidity and let other lives alone. Tell the guy to get on with his life and leave the little girl alone. If he doesn't he is a real jerk as far as I'm concerned.
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
29 Jul 08
Then the woman should divorce her husband and then if the husband tries to get custody the man should do the DNA thing. What the woman id doing is so wrong even if her husband does know.
• United States
29 Jul 08
Hi deebomb, the mother is the one who always bring the child to this single guy for them to hangout and spend time together! And the husband knows about it but he thought they are just good friend that is why when is works far, the mother and kid prefer to hangout with this man!
@slickcut (8141)
• United States
29 Jul 08
I think the likely hood of him being the father is very possible..They were sexually active,she got pregnant,and the child looks and acts like him?...I think its very possible that he could be the father..You really do not need a valid reason for a DNA test,all you need is a doubt..now if the mother is married and she refuses a DNA test ,then he cannot do anything...The mother and father,the married ones has all the rights when it comes to this..
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@slickcut (8141)
• United States
29 Jul 08
Well i mean she is married right? well according to the law the husband is the father regardless...Now if the girl refuses to have a DNA test ,she can say it is her husbands child and he cannot prove otherwise..In this situation this man is screwed,unless he can talk her into having a DNA..Now had she been single and he could prove they had an affair,then he might have some leverage,but with a husband ,its very doubtful..Its just his word against hers and no reAL PROOF..
• United States
29 Jul 08
Hi slickcut, really? I mean that is the case really, the mother doesn't like the idea of having DNA test, so the guy has no right to demand? Thanks for sharing!
• United States
29 Jul 08
yea, she is married! I see..thanks for that information slickcut, I was just advising to this friend to just get a hair of the baby and do the DNA without her knowledge..I also didn't research if that is possible~!
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
29 Jul 08
To my mind, let the things rest as it is. A family's life is going on smoothly and they are not sure about the real facts, due to one reason or another. I think, if DNA test or something like that is done to confirm the identity of the real father and it turns out to be that guy, I think, the husband would feel shattered and cheated. Till now, now one is sure who is the real father of the child, this way all are happy, so I feel they should not go for the test. It is strictly my personal opinion, I do not know whether you would like it or not.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
31 Jul 08
I appreciate your approach, as well.
• United States
29 Jul 08
Hi dpk, Ohh..Maybe a good point too but my advise was to have it! Well, they can really decide for their lives,,I was just here as a friend and I am sure that they are both responsible of their cheating activity!
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
30 Jul 08
That may not be true. Even kids of the same couple differs from each other but there are some traits maybe same though. I even had a daughter out of marriage, long before I met my present wife and I can't say totally that she is really my daughter. It's really the best solution to know the truth, have them undergo DNA testing. KEEP SMILING = NEIL
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• United States
30 Jul 08
Hi neildc, Thanks for sharing! I guess also that is the best thing he needs to do but the girl(mother of the child) doesn't like the idea! I do know how are they going to resolve it! Like your avatar, I miss that place! LOL!
• United States
30 Jul 08
That would be great! I wish! LOL! It might take some years! Thanks!
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
30 Jul 08
that is one problem my friend. anyway, i hope you'll be back here someday and we could meet personally.
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• United States
29 Jul 08
I grew up without my biological father, and i have no hard feelings toward anyone for it. I dotn even know who he is, i just know that the man which happened to be my uncle that raised me, was my father..a father or mother isnt the one that shares your bloodline, its the one that raises you, feeds you, clothes you, sits with you when you are sick or sad, makes you laugh and smile..so although the child has the right to know, let it be when they are ready, if the guys involved dotn want to find out dont do it just for the kids sake..it may not end up making a diff to the kid. But if the men want to know, then yes do the test. As for the resemblances, that can help give an idea but DNA is the only way to know for sure the bloodline, so if it must be known DNA is it.
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@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
29 Jul 08
a father or mother isnt the one that shares your bloodline, its the one that raises you, feeds you, clothes you, sits with you when you are sick or sad, makes you laugh and smile I have to disagree...I dont know my biological parents and was raised by ppl who adopted me BUT they (the ones who adopted me) ARE NOT my family or my parents..it doestn matter that they fed me, clothed me, sent me to school etc etc..My parents ARE the ppl in my bloodline... granted I realize that its not always the case I mean obviously you and I have different veiws BUT to ASSUME that this child when older will be cool with the fact that his/her life has been a lie AND his/her mother was/is married to someone else etc etc and he/she is the result of an affair is just foolish and wrong..IN FACT my kids father was just that (the result of an affair) and he always considered his mother to be a wh0re because of that very reason..
• United States
29 Jul 08
Hi faln, Thanks for this wonderful words! I agree with you totally...The one who give love and care and who is always there for the kid is the real father even if not the biological one..
• United States
30 Jul 08
I never assumed that the child would be ok with it, but when the child is in their teens or adult then you come to them with the situation, when they are mature enough to handle the news, and let them decide. Its just like children who are adopted, in many cases you dont tell them til they are old enough to decide for themselves if they want to know who their biological parents are.
@msedge (4011)
• United States
29 Jul 08
This is very unfair for the husband.His own friend betrayed him.This is very painful for him if he knows.The truth always prevail no matter how we hide things.I think a DNA test is the only way to prove everything but i am sure if the husband knows about their affair a marriage might be broken or someone gets hurt.
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• United States
29 Jul 08
Hi msedge, The husband and this man is not a close friend really..Only the wife and this guy! But, You are correct, the husband is very pity for being cheated!
@msedge (4011)
• United States
4 Aug 08
Oh i'm sorry i misunderstand.But still its unfair for the husband,right?
@reckon21 (3479)
• Philippines
29 Jul 08
Maybe. I think DNA test is the best answer to his problems. And why did he was involved with a married woman in the first place. He only make matter worst.
• United States
29 Jul 08
Hi reckon, That is the only mistake they have done! they were cheating the husband really! thanks for sharing!
• United States
29 Jul 08
It doesn't even matter if she looks like him or not - if the guy was sleeping with the married woman at the time that she conceived, then he should get a DNA test. That little girl deserves to know where she comes from.
• United States
29 Jul 08
Thanks for sharing young!
@rsa101 (37969)
• Philippines
30 Jul 08
Well DNA is the best option for that to know if it is really his daughter. But the looks or physical appearance might also be a sign that it was indeed his. What are his plans if that is the case. Does the husband know about this. This will just mean trouble in the marriage.
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• United States
30 Jul 08
Hi rsa, I guess they have no plan to inform the husband..The kid is 8 years old now!
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
29 Jul 08
It doesn't matter if the kid looks like him or has the same mannerism or attitude... the important thing is to be 100% sure that they are indeed flesh and blood... so if he doesn't have the money right now for a DNA test... then the moment that he does have it... i suggest he prioritize it over other things in his life...
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@slickcut (8141)
• United States
29 Jul 08
If the girl will not do it,then there is nothing he can do about it..The reason being,she is married and has a husband..According to the law he is the father,and this man cannot force them to have a DNA....Had she been single it might would make a difference but since she is married ,he can do nothing...Its just her word against his and hers rules in this case...A simular case happened here,thats how i know..
• United States
29 Jul 08
Hi aseretdd, Thanks for the response,,,I forgot to mention there that he suggested this to the girl and the girl doesn't like the idea!
@chrislotz (8137)
• Canada
11 Aug 08
If the child looks so much like him, how can you doubt that it is his child. Also with the simularities of attitudes. I wouldn't question it if he is so sure, let him think it because he probably is the father. I think men know these things, like a sixth sense. I wouldn't want him or the child to have to have a DNA test to prove it because that then tells me he has doubts and since he doesn't, why bother with the tests. Also if the husband finds out, and chances are greater he would find out from the child, then it may destroy a family life for the child since some men wouldn't be able to deal with it and the child is the one then to suffer. So in my opinion, I think you need to stay out of it and let the man do what he thinks is the right thing to do.
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• United States
11 Aug 08
Hi chris, Thanks for the advise..I know it's out of my business since I am just a friend!
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
29 Jul 08
hi checapricorn He really should gather up funds and have a DNA test done so he know whether or not the kid looks like him.Resemblences and attitudes can be misleading but DNA will tell the whole truth. It usually does not take long to get the results then he will know for sure.This should also be done as the child has the right to know who his birth father is .
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• United States
30 Jul 08
Hi Hatley, That is also my advise to my friend since if I were to observe the child, I can't see a lot of similarities...it is really misleading! Thanks for sharing!
@jstaubin (423)
• United States
5 Aug 08
I think that the right thing to do is to get a dna test. That way there are no questions and everyone knows the truth. I do not think that looks and attitude are enough to say that the child is his or not.
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• United States
5 Aug 08
Same thinking here jstaubin! I know my friend is saving this time but the mother of the kid has to be convinced about this!
• United States
29 Jul 08
A man should always get a DNA test in my opinion alot of women lie to keep the man around and get money off of him.
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• United States
30 Jul 08
Thanks for sharing Star!