Psychotherapist Merle Bombardieri has been helping couples with this conundrum for decades. She shares four exercises to bring clarity to the situation — and find a solution that minimizes regret.
To get on the same page about whether or not to start a family, psychotherapist Merle Bombardieri says to aim for 80% certainty — and do your best to compromise. But take note: "people never have a child to please their partner," she says.
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‘Why Am I Being Judged for Not Knowing If I Do or Don’t Want Kids?’
I'm nearly 33, the fertility clock is ticking, but I'm still unsure about having children
«C’est comme si cette question était trop grande pour moi»: comment fait-on le choix d’être mère quand ce n’est pas une évidence? - Le Temps
Psychology says people who choose not to have children aren't necessarily self-centered, they may simply be living in line with their values
"He didn't explicitly tell me no. I think that he tried to on our first date, but I maybe didn't want to hear it."
Ist die Liebe groß, aber unterscheiden sich die Lebensentwürfe, wird es kompliziert. Gerade beim Thema Kinderwunsch gibt es keine…
Your partner has lied to you before and you deserve to have the chance of becoming a mother. There are several options you can…
In a conversation with an influencer, a 63-year-old man reflects on his 30-year marriage without children, arguing that parenting…
Ein Paar war sich sicher: Kinder gehörten zum eigenen Glück nicht dazu. Jetzt, da die Freunde Großeltern werden, kommen ihnen…
Being ambivalent is normal — for plenty of us, we didn’t know our own decision until it was already made.
