My partner, who I love deeply, has expressed a strong desire to have children soon, but I'm not ready. I fear saying no will end our relationship, but saying yes would be disingenuous to my own feelings. How do I navigate this?

Ceyhun Özkara

Ceyhun Özkara

Agree to kids now11 votes (21%)
Express my hesitation16 votes (30%)
Suggest therapy together15 votes (28%)
End relationship now11 votes (21%)

53 votes total • Created 2/1/2026

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My partner, who I love deeply, has expressed a strong desire to have children soon, but I'm not ready. I fear saying no will end our relationship, but saying yes would be disingenuous to my own feelings. How do I navigate this? | asQkme