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My husband want a baby and I don’t

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Dutched · 12/01/2025 16:37

We’re both 40 and have a daughter in med school. My husband has suddenly asked if we can try for a baby. I’ve said no, he thinks I’m being unreasonable.

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DarkForces · 12/01/2025 16:42

Has he lost his mind? Going back to the beginning at 40 after getting a child to be a successful adult sounds like insanity to me. Time to enjoy the extra cash, go on holiday in term time and have sex without having to listen out. You can focus on your careers and have a fantastic retirement if you want . Baby would be like putting a bomb in your lives.

HPandthelastwish · 12/01/2025 16:41

Well if he wants one that much he'll have to find a younger model that's happy to have one with him.

You are entitled not to want one and he is entitled to want one but let's hope it's just a whim and not something he'll break up a long term relationship over.

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