I’m unclear what my coworkers think about my personal life, I probably just seem like another single guy.

I told my manager about 6 months ago that I had an anticipated paternity leave coming up, and sent my proposed dates about a week ago.

I’ve been surprised by coworkers going on pat leave, so I might just be internalizing people will even bat an eye lash at mine. But in my case, I’m unmarried and donated to a single friend, and will have some level of coparenting involvement.

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Congratulations on this big milestone! If someone asks more details or makes wrong assumptions you can correct them, but you shouldn’t feel any pressure to proactively explain your situation

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Aw. Congrats on being a father.

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Doesn’t your name need to be on the birth certificate for you to take paternity leave?

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Congratulations! 💚

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