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I want a baby but my boyfriend doesn't yet. What should I do?

Profile: Lillyhearts1234
Lillyhearts1234 on Feb 6, 2016
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Wait until your boyfriends ready. Don't rush things. The best thing to do is just take things slow. You don't want to have a baby too fast in the relationship because having a baby can really put a huge stress on the relationship.
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Profile: CK927
CK927 on Feb 12, 2016
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Wait till he's ready because an unwanted child by a parent is a worst way to grow up and feeling unloved.
Profile: Cleeto
Cleeto on Feb 12, 2016
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Having a baby is always the same as being faced with more consequences and responsibilities. As for that, you might want to talk with your boyfriend about this, discuss it thoroughly, and you might find the best answer for both of you in no time.
Profile: HazelEyes2
HazelEyes2 on Feb 13, 2016
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Decide how much you want a baby and if it could be a deal breaker. It's nearly impossible to change someone's mind about such a big decision. Also, be sure you want a baby for the right reasons. Sometimes people do not want a child for completely the right reasons.
Profile: CharmingKitten
CharmingKitten on Feb 13, 2016
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It’s so easy to ruin your relationship, but do you really want to be filled with remorse till your dying day? If you love your partner, you should try to understand him. Maybe he’s been going through a really hard time now. Maybe he has some financial problems. Or, maybe he lost a child a few years ago and he is not ready for a new baby. Don’t push him and don’t talk about kids every single day. Figure out the reason and try to close the subject for several months. Chances are that he will appreciate your understanding and patience.
Profile: bambooPanda15
bambooPanda15 on Feb 13, 2016
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Well I would say to talk it out maybe make an arrangement. Maybe he wants to wait until marriage to have a baby. You don't want to move to quickly
Profile: clokkerfoot
clokkerfoot on Feb 14, 2016
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'Yet'! Your boyfriend doesn't want one *yet*. Don't give up on the baby or your boyfriend; just wait a while, discuss it with him, and he might just warm up to the idea.
Profile: ahannahi96
ahannahi96 on Feb 17, 2016
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Wait it out. A Child has to be something that both of you want, to make it work. He will want one eventually :D
Profile: GigantMoonEyes
GigantMoonEyes on Feb 17, 2016
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You need to know why he doesn't want a baby and try to understand him. Maybe it is not the right time. Have patience everything will be alright at the end.
Profile: preppyhippy
preppyhippy on Feb 18, 2016
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Having children is a major life decision that both people should be ready for. The most important thing at this point is having open communication with your boyfriend about your desires and making sure each of you understand your reasons for the way you feel. He may have valid reasons for not wanting kids yet, and you may also have valid reasons why you feel ready. Discussing these reasons in full is the best way to find out if the two of you are compatible on this issue in the long run. If he is not willing to speak about it with you or gets defensive when the subject is brought up, it may be a sign of a larger communication problem between you two. If he's willing to talk about the future and discuss the possibilities of children with you, but just isn't ready yet, then it might make the wait for you a little easier if you can understand his reasoning.
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