Would you break up with your girlfriend if she doesn’t want kids and you do.... this has been weighing on my mind a lot recently...

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Broke up with my ex for that very same reason. Now married with a son and couldn’t imagine my life without him. I wasn’t going to compromise on that.

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There are some things you just can't compromise on and this is one of them. You need to have the conversation. If you both don't agree, I recommend ending it. I don't see how it would work out if you don't want the same thing, whether that means kids or no kids. It's too big of a decision that impacts every aspect of your life for one of you to go from wanting kids to not or from not wanting kids to wanting them just because of the wish if their partner.

Edit: if either of you tried to pressure the other to change their opinion, I foresee resentment and bitter feelings in your future together, unfortunately.

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I have some acquaintances with no kids and I just assume that they either tried to have kids and couldn’t or they didn’t want kids when they were younger and now are too old, and regret not having them. I realize this is not true all the time, but I just think that when you get to a certain age like say 50. You look back on your life and think about meaning, legacy, etc. I can’t think of anything that impacts your self worth and happiness than raising a family with someone you love.

I also have some acquaintances that never got married and say they are happy. I think I actually understand that lifestyle better than the married with no kids lifestyle.

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What’s not to get? I found someone I love and want to share my life with. Doesn’t automatically equate to having children.

100% break up. Don’t waste your time. Having kids is hard enough. Marry someone that is aligned with major decisions like this. It will make thinks so much easier.

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Yes. You’ll probably find yourself very upset if you guys get married and things don’t change. There’s the right person for everyone.

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Turns out she wants to have kids

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Guess you gotta put the pressure on sometimes ;)

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How would you guys head into the convo? We spoke about it when we first got together aboht 1.5 years ago but haven’t really discussed since..

I’m with PwC 1. If you two don’t have a “want match.” You’re prolonging the inevitable. OP: What would you do if nothing changed? If five years from now, your partner still felt the same way?

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Are you at a place where marriage and soon after kids is something you want?

I would break up.

Yes, that means you are NOT compatible. I’d end it fast.

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sooner or later you will, so why prolong the inevitable....

I’d break up w my boyfriend. F here 26

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