Thiswomanthought that she and her husband were on the same page, having discussed children early on.
But after 14 years together and 8 years of marriage, he admitted something that shattered her hopes.
Now, shes left questioning everything.
However, knowing when and how to bring it up can be daunting.
The first and most important tip?
Dont wait too long.
That said, people evolve, and so do their perspectives on parenthood.
If your feelings change over time, its just as essential to communicate those thoughts openly and honestly.
No matter how well you articulate your thoughts in writing, misunderstandings are more likely when emotions are involved.
Giving your partner the respect of an in-person discussion ensures clarity and prevents unnecessary confusion.
Be careful about the language you use in the process.
Be very intentional with your language when having this conversation.
The point is to not assume until talked about directly.
Would you want to conceive naturally?
What doesparenthoodlook like to you?
These are important factors to discuss upfront.
Its a great opportunity to talk about other things other than kids about the future, too.
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