The couple should get a second opinion on things and not rush into making such an important decision. The couple should feel the same way about an issue like abortion. And if one feels differently, they should be listened to and should not keep their feelings to themselves. Because it's something you may or may not regret for the rest of your life. The author did very well in demonstrating the emotions and all aspects of the situation, but it shouldn't be that way. Women shouldn't make decisions like this if they aren't ready, especially if they feel it's the wrong thing to do. Males should not feel the need to pressure females into making this decision. The word relationship means the union of two human beings who share a bond. The word union symbolizes that everything that makes a relationship, should be done together, not as together