How can we align our hopes for the future?
Q My partner doesn’t want any more children, but I would like more. I am fearful of resenting him if I give in to his wants and needs, and I feel really stuck and upset. How can we move forwards in our relationship when our vision for the future is so at odds?
This is a common challenge. Becoming a parent is hard on relationships, and, for some partners, the idea of doing everything all over again is terrifying. There is a good reason your partner doesn’t want another child, just like there’s a good reason why