Unanswered Questions

Can You Secretly Carry Out A DNA Test Without Telling Your Wife?

BY IYANDA   •   December 2, 2015   •   1 MIN READ

Trust is always the first reason why a lot of people insist on DNA test. To those people, the only way to determine the true paternity of a child is by insisting that a DNA test is carried out in a reputable health institution. However, it is not always a straightforward thing when it comes to reaching an agreement as this tend to lead to a lot of arguments between couples. As a matter of fact, some men have secretly carried out paternity tests without informing their spouses. Having said that, can you secretly carry out a DNA test without telling your wife about it?

As a woman, would you ever forgive your husband if he goes behind you to carry out a DNA test on your child? What if you found out, would you be able to forgive him for doubting you? As a man, how would you feel if your wife found out that you secretly conducted a test to ascertain the true paternity of your child? What if the test proves that the child is yours, would you tender an apology to your partner for doubting her in the first place? As a woman, would you accept such an apology?