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

Profile: charmingBubbles59
charmingBubbles59 on Mar 9, 2016
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A baby is something the both of you have to agree on. The best way to solve this is to come up with a compromise. You can't expect him to do great if he isn't ready. Talk to him about it and find a date you both could agree on. Don't push him.
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Profile: listeinglushiouse999
listeinglushiouse999 on Mar 10, 2016
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my mom had this delema a while a ago she waited till the time was right and they both had my little sister
Profile: FlixMcGrizzle
FlixMcGrizzle on Mar 13, 2016
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It's helpful to consider your boyfriends point of view... A baby can put a lot of pressure on a relationship. Have you considered talking this over with him?
Profile: Tatzilla
Tatzilla on Mar 16, 2016
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Try to determine why he doesn't want a baby; is he unsure or is he certain that it's not for him? If you're both sure on where you stand on the matter and if you're not on the same side, perhaps staying in the relationship is a waste of time
Profile: MamaRyeBread
MamaRyeBread on Mar 18, 2016
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While it may be frustrating to have to wait, consent is everything. If he wants to wait to have a child, wait with him.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 20, 2016
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You must respect your partner's wishes. Maybe he is just not ready to be responsible for another human's life. Give him time yo think it through, I hope it works out.
Profile: Maia9
Maia9 on Mar 24, 2016
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Having a baby is a big change for someone to deal with in their life. If he's not ready, the best thing to do is to not push him. He'll eventually be ready. He probably just has things he wants to do before he has children. If you stick with him and you focus on maintaining a great relationship, chances are he'll eventually decide the same thing as you and settle down.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 26, 2016
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Talk it out honestly. If you feel you are 100% responsible and ready enough to take care of a little person, and your boyfriend agrees, go for it. But make sure you are with a good man who won't leave you.
Profile: Skygivesyoulight
Skygivesyoulight on Mar 26, 2016
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Find someone else. SOMETIMES Men take a long time to get ready for something like that. It's normal.
Profile: kayciehollyn
kayciehollyn on Mar 27, 2016
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Try taking to him about why he doesn't and be willing to hear his side of the story. Don't discourage.
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