Hello, ForaFriend1371, and welcome to Psych Central! I can see how if she really got into this role-playing of being pregnant, then she might feel a sense of loss and thus some depression when she is "no longer pregnant."

I have to say that this situation is a new one on me, so what I say is definitely going to be talking off the top of my head. First of all, I am wondering what she is getting out of pretending to be pregnant. How did this role-playing manifest itself? Did she put a pillow around her tummy and wear maternity clothes?

Does she really want a baby right now or is she just enjoying the attention that pregnant women often get? I really think it's important to know what's in her head before you agree to playing this game with her.

I honestly think this issue might be one to run by a therapist. She might resent being told she should see one, so maybe you could talk to one about it. She is obviously not happy with how her life is now.

Just some general thoughts....

I hope things will work out for the two of you, if that's what you desire.

What say the rest of you?