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Scenario

When couples realize a shared goal has consumed their broader vision

My partner and I have been trying to get pregnant for three years and we just decided to stop, and now we're realizing that somewhere along the way we stopped talking about what we actually wanted our life to look like and started just pursuing this one specific outcome. We're grieving not just the children we won't have but also the people we were before this became our entire focus.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The pursuit of one deeply desired outcome has overshadowed the question of what kind of life would actually fulfill both people.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with What grief reveals about what matters?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.