My boyfriend doesn’t want children

[Bee26]

Hello, when me and my boyfriend first got together he told me he wanted to have another child with me but not for a few years. He already has a 2 and half year old from a previous relationship. He’s now saying he doesn’t want anymore. This is such a big deal for me because I really do want them. What should I do?

How old are you? It would be a deal breaker for me because I know I'd never be happy like that. I've had my children but if I didn;'t then no way would I settle with a man who didn't want any.

Maybe get this thread moved to Relationships? Since this is the Pregnancy board, most people on it will be currently pregnant.

Deal breaker. Walk away. He might actually be saying (in not so many words) that he doesn't want a child with you. He has a two and a half year old - get out before you're more invested in the relationship if you want kid(s).

He's been honest. You know you want a child. Break up. Sorry

You have a stark choice. Relationships break up all the time but the parent child bond is forever. I would say that you both want different things and find someone on the same page as you.

No compromise here. At least he's not stringing you along until its too late. He has a child. He knows what it's like so it's not the fear of the unknown. He doesn't want another. Entirely his right. You have to go. Sorry x

He's been honest. You know you want a child. Break up.

^This

As someone who has been your boyfriend in this scenario, walk. It's not going to work.

Total deal breaker. I dated several men like this in my 30’s and now regret staying with them so long. Met my OH at 39 and we’ve just had our first baby 9 days before my 40th. But I was very fortunate to get pregnant naturally quickly at my age, could’ve been different (though I did get pregnant at 38 last year and have a miscarriage). Get out, find someone who is on the same page as you. Good luck x

Sorry met OH at 36 not 39!!!