My partner and I decided years ago we didn't want kids, and we've been solid about it until recently when they started making comments about how 'final' our choice feels and whether we should freeze eggs 'just in case.' I don't want to reopen something we already closed, but I also don't want them to feel like I'm shutting down a conversation they need to have.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people are discovering that major life decisions require ongoing consent, not just initial agreement.
“Where Are You with Chosen childlessness and its social dimension?”
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.
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