[Partnership and pregnancy conflict]

101 men and women with a current pregnancy decision-making conflict or abortion and 31 couples without such a problem were asked about their living conditions, their childhood and their relationship. As conditions for the crisis the financial situation of the pregnant woman and the emotional bond with the significant other could be identified. While the conflict can be predicted through the current situation, the decision whether to abort the child or not depends upon internal and more individual processes. Important parts of these processes are the general commitment of the involved man toward a relationship, the compatibility of a child with the professional situation of the pregnant women and their relationship with their own mother. The last issue is combined with the pregnant women's trust in her own motherly competence.