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How to find middle ground when your partner wants kids — and you don't

A psychotherapist offers guidance to couples facing differing desires about having children, suggesting aiming for 80% certainty rather than seeking absolute confidence. She emphasizes that finding a compromise can reduce regret and that both paths—parenthood and child-free living—carry potential risks and rewards. The advice encourages open communication and flexibility to reach a solution that works for both partners.

What happened

A psychotherapist offers four exercises to help couples decide whether to have children when they disagree.

Why it matters

The advice helps couples find compromise and reduce regret by aiming for 80% certainty rather than perfect clarity.

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