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I don't know weather my partner still wants a baby

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potter1234 · 01/02/2020 12:57

Hi everyone . Me and my boyfriend have been together for ten years . I wanted a baby a lot sooner than now but he didn't feel ready so we waited . I was convinced some times that he would never want a baby but was surprised when he randomly said he's ready . We have been trying for about 6 months . He was pretty eager the 1st few months always taking about what it will be like ect . But the last two months we rarely have sex . And he hasn't mentioned about trying any more either . Thing is we are in our 30s so I don't want to wait much longer either . He just doesn't seem excited anymore . I would try every night and He told me that me wanting it all the time is a big turn off to him . So I don't try at all anymore . Him saying that has made me feel a bit paranoid about trying it on and also I kind of got a phobia of it now . When we go to bed I just feel so akward and wait for him to make a move which never happens . I did mention this to him
Last week and he said we don't do it no
More because I never try it on ! I can't win. Also when ever I mention to him if he still wants a baby and it's ok if he has changed his mind he loses his temper . I'm so tempted to tell him that it's pointless and I'm going to go back on the pill . What has made me think twice is also the two times he has had a drink he has mentioned if it doesn't happen in the next few months he doesn't want one . Any words of advice on what you think is going on here. Thankyou

OP posts:
newmumx2 · 02/02/2020 17:06

I don't think it's always the case of 'oh he's changed his mind' it might be that he does really want a baby but just assumed it'd happened by now and probably just feels worn out/frustrated- I know I did in my TTC journey especially with a miscarriage in the middle! However he needs to communicate with you

Guiltypleasures001 · 02/02/2020 17:38

No baby no wedding no sex
I'm sorry op he just isn't that in to you, and you deserve better

Dont waste your money buying a house, use half the savings to find some real joy in your life. Thanks

ByGrabtharsHammerWhatASavings · 02/02/2020 17:44

OK op that's twice in 2 posts that you've mentioned him getting angry with you for trying to have important conversations. He said he'd marry you to shut you up - he has no intention of doing it. When you bring it up he gets cross to intimidate you into dropping it. Same with having a baby. He has no plans at all to commit to you and will likely be a shit dad who leaves all the hard work to you. Does he get angry about other stuff to? Sharing housework? Splitting finances fairly? Not getting his own way in every situation? I'd be willing to bet that this is the tip of a bad behaviour iceberg. Don't buy a house or have a baby with this man, please. This isn't what love looks like.

DonKeyshot · 03/02/2020 00:13

This relationship has run its course and you should take steps to end it asap, OP.

His anger issues when you attempt to initiate 'important' conversations are a huge red flag that's warning you NOT to tie yourself to him financially by buying a house together.

If you do go ahead, I don't doubt that his sense of entitlement will relegate you to little more than his housekeeper as there's no romance or excitement in what you have going with him.

The past ten years have failed to realise your dreams and it's time to cut your losses and look to fulfil them with a man who isn't emotionally immature or repressed.

Pumpkinpie1 · 03/02/2020 11:41

You both don’t sound very happy
Are you together more out of habit less than love?
I think you both need to be honest with each other about your feelings but be prepared for a difficult conversation

Rebelwithverysharpclaws · 03/02/2020 16:08

It will be a long lonely life with this miserable fucker. Get out now, take your savings and start to enjoy yourself.

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