My spouse and I are at an impasse about adopting; I desperately want children, but they are firmly against it, citing personal traumas; do I stay and forfeit my dream of parenthood, or leave to pursue my deepest desire?

Elli Niemela

Elli Niemela

Stay, forfeit parenthood5 votes (26%)
Leave, pursue parenthood4 votes (21%)
Seek marriage counseling6 votes (32%)
Explore alternative parenthood4 votes (21%)

19 votes total • Created 1/5/2026

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My spouse and I are at an impasse about adopting; I desperately want children, but they are firmly against it, citing personal traumas; do I stay and forfeit my dream of parenthood, or leave to pursue my deepest desire? | asQkme