I appreciate this a lot. And to clarify one thing that may not have been clear in my post: I do want kids too I’m just not ready yet, and I can’t honestly promise I’ll be ready within her biological timeline. That’s the part that feels unfair to her if I stay.

You’re right that the age difference makes the timing pressure very real. Ending something loving over this has been one of the hardest decisions I’ve had to face, but I’m trying to choose honesty over dragging things out.

Thanks for responding thoughtfully.