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28 Aug 3 min read

We Were Planning Our Wedding Until Our Genotype Results Came Out

I never imagined that a medical test could bring an end to a relationship that was already progressing toward marriage. I met him nearly three years ago, and from the beginning, our relationship felt different. We were not dating casually. We discussed our future, our families, children, where we would live, and the kind of home we hoped to build together. He met my family, I met his, and both families understood that we were serious about one another. After about two years together, conversations about marriage became more serious. His family began asking when the formal introduction would take place, while my family was also preparing for the next step. We had started discussing how to save for the wedding and making plans for our future. Then came the conversation about genotype compatibility. I had known for years that my genotype was AS. I honestly did not think it would become an obstacle because I believed love would be enough to help us overcome any challenges we faced. One evening, we decided to take the test together because our families wanted us to be certain before proceeding further. When the results were released, mine was AS. His was also AS. I remember staring at the results for several minutes, unable to speak. He tried to remain calm and assured me that we would find a way forward. At that moment, I believed him. We began researching the issue and speaking with others. We also consulted a medical professional, who explained the risks associated with having children when both partners have the AS genotype. It was not something we could simply ignore or hope would resolve itself. That was when the reality began to sink in. Our conversations changed. The man who had once spoken enthusiastically about having children with me became quiet whenever the subject arose. His family eventually learned about our genotypes, and their reaction was more negative than I had expected. They strongly opposed the marriage. They told him that love alone was not enough to build a family and that we should not knowingly expose our future children to potential health risks. I tried to fight for the relationship. I asked whether we could consider all medically appropriate options and make an informed decision together. I reminded him that we had built something meaningful and that I did not want one test result to erase years of love, memories, and sacrifices. However, he gradually began to withdraw. Our phone calls became shorter. The marriage plans were put on hold. Family meetings were cancelled, and conversations about the wedding disappeared completely. Then, one night, he came to see me. I knew something was wrong before he even sat down. He held my hands and said, “I love you, but I am afraid of what our future children could experience.” Those words broke something inside me. I asked whether he was ending the relationship. He could not look me in the eyes. Eventually, he said yes. I cried that night as though I had lost someone who had died. In a way, I felt that I had. The man I believed I would marry was still alive, but the future we had planned together was gone. What hurts most is that neither of us was unfaithful. There was no abuse, betrayal, or loss of love. It was simply a genotype compatibility issue that changed everything. People sometimes say, “If you truly love each other, you will find a way.” However, when children and genetic risks are involved, emotions are not the only factors that matter. Sometimes, people must make incredibly painful decisions based on realities that extend beyond their feelings. I still love him. Sometimes, I look at our old photographs and wonder what might have happened if our genotype results had been different. We were already planning our wedding. Now, I am learning to accept that two people can genuinely love each other and still be unable to build the future they once envisioned together. Has anyone else experienced a relationship ending because of genotype compatibility?