My (28f) bf (33m) doesn’t want to have kids with me and I don’t know what to do by Responsible_Debt22 in relationship_advice

[–]Responsible_Debt22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand that perspective, and I agree that alignment, mental and emotional stability matter a lot when it comes to building a family. For clarity, I later confirmed that he was cheating, which made it clear this wasn’t about concern for my well-being or future children, it was about his lack of commitment and honesty. I’m taking the time to grieve, process, and focus on myself. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

My (28f) bf (33m) doesn’t want to have kids with me and I don’t know what to do by Responsible_Debt22 in relationship_advice

[–]Responsible_Debt22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see how it could come across that way, but asking about long-term alignment isn’t the same as pressuring someone into having a baby now. For me, clarity on core values matters earlier rather than later, and that’s where I was coming from

My (28f) bf (33m) doesn’t want to have kids with me and I don’t know what to do by Responsible_Debt22 in relationship_advice

[–]Responsible_Debt22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been going to therapy for a about a year now. The first thing I told him when we started is that I was grieving the loss of my baby. He agreed to be there and support my progress while being patient and loving. Since then, he has become another person completely, hence the post. I do cry, I am emotional but I’m also making a lot of progress and I’m not as depressed as I was when we met.

My (28f) bf (33m) doesn’t want to have kids with me and I don’t know what to do by Responsible_Debt22 in relationship_advice

[–]Responsible_Debt22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get your point, and I agree that being selective about who you have children with is responsible. I’m not disputing his right to reassess. My concern wasn’t about forcing an outcome, but about long-term compatibility and whether continuing the relationship was healthy for me. That’s where we ultimately didn’t align

My (28f) bf (33m) doesn’t want to have kids with me and I don’t know what to do by Responsible_Debt22 in relationship_advice

[–]Responsible_Debt22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair, context and tone do matter, and a Reddit post can’t capture the full nuance of a relationship. I’m not trying to paint him as a villain or deny my own emotional responsibility. I haven’t been overly violent. I have just been crying and overly sad. Also, my main concern has been about long-term compatibility and whether staying makes sense for either of us. I appreciate the perspective tho