My partner and I used to dream together about having kids someday, but now that we're actually trying, the process has become clinical and stressful and we've stopped talking about the dreams — just the logistics and the disappointments.
More people experience this than they realize.
The mechanics of trying can eclipse the meaning of why you began, leaving two people lonely in their shared longing.
“Where Are You with Emotional Labor in Love?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.