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Comments from husband concerning or not?

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Iknowyoui · 24/09/2019 13:32

We've been TTC for a number of years and have had a few (more than actually) miscarriages.

Yesterday DH said he was worrying lately and when I asked what about he said he's not looking forward to no longer being the most important thing to me and knowing that I'll love something/someone more than him.

He's said he definitely still wants a child with me but just really loves our 'us' time now and will miss it.

The thing is, he has children already. I said to him that I have to deal with those feelings, of not being the most important thing to him and whilst I can understand his feelings, I don't want to get into a place where we now start backtracking and I have to give up what he already has.

He assures me that he isn't backtracking at all, he still really wants it, he's just been thinking lately that it will make him a bit sad.

But now I'm worried. I'm extra worried because in order for us to have a child (hopefully) it's going to be a long, probably painful journey and I'm not petrified that he's going to turn around and say he doesn't want it anymore.

Are these normal concerns would you say?

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Hopoindown31 · 24/09/2019 18:59

Entirely rational feelings tbh. Children are hard on romantic relationships and some of them never recover.

Take this as a reminder that even with children you need to make time for your romantic relationship.

SelfishandNotProud · 24/09/2019 20:17

Get the fuck over yourself and stop whining like a jealous toddler' would be my response

What a nice way of ensuring your partner never discusses their feelings with you again Hmm

Walnutwhipster · 24/09/2019 20:19

I wouldn't necessarily have been concerned until you pointed out he already has children!

elprup · 24/09/2019 20:58

Contrary to what a lot of people on here have said, I don't think everyone loves their children MORE than their partner. I love them both equally, unconditionally etc. I don't like the way everyone (even you) are saying of course he loves his children more than you, it doesn't have to be a hierarchy and you don't need to be "put in your place" on the scale just because there are kids involved, children and life partners are both highly significant roles in your life and family does not need to exist on a ranking system.

100% this!

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