Love, Kids and Childfree: Better safe than baby

Better safe than baby

By Anonymous - 10/06/2022 12:00

Today, my boyfriend thinks it’s going so well, we have marriage potential, so before we get any more serious he wanted a promise that I will never want children, and if I think there’s ever a chance I might, tell him soon because we’ll have to split up before we waste each other’s time. FML

I agree, your life sucks 519

You deserved it 828

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Surpriiiiiiise…

By Anonymous - 13/05/2022 12:00

Today, I asked my boyfriend if he might want kids one day, and he most definitely does not. In fact, he even thanked me for reminding him we need to stock up on condoms when we go shopping, plus he’s even considering a vasectomy just to make sure. I’m already pregnant. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 006

You deserved it 773

Plans shelved

By Anonymous - 29/07/2009 15:18 - United States

Today, my boyfriend of a year told me he is at the point in his life where he is ready to start a family, get married and have a baby. He also casually stated that he wished he could meet someone he could see himself settling down with. FML

I agree, your life sucks 51 332

You deserved it 4 255

Different life goals

By Anonymous - 26/07/2022 05:00 - Israel - Jerusalem

Today, my boyfriend of almost 3 years told me he wants kids, specifically a biological child with me. When we started dating, I told him that I didn't want kids and he said the same, but now he's changed his mind. I haven't. I love him and will probably lose him because of this. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 178

You deserved it 214

Overreaction, but still…

By Anonymous - 18/06/2023 10:00

Today, and because our relationship is getting serious, I asked my boyfriend about his stance on having kids one day. He practically projectile vomited on the carpet, which is probably not a good sign. FML

I agree, your life sucks 658

You deserved it 217

Too much pressure

By Anonymous - 25/03/2022 17:00 - United States - Morganville

Today, I told my boyfriend of two years that I wanted to get married eventually, and there's no way to talk me out of it. He broke up with me immediately. FML

I agree, your life sucks 891

You deserved it 547

Not gonna happen

By how bout no! - 09/10/2020 17:01 - United States - Hesperia

Today, my boyfriend of 5 years said that he wants to marry and spend his life with me. But first he wants to go be wild and single for a few years before settling down. Not only does he not see a problem with this, he expects me to wait and be faithful to him while he “gets it out of his system”. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 745

You deserved it 141

By Tara115 - 09/02/2014 07:20 - Canada - Courtenay

Today, my boyfriend told me he doesn't think he should marry me, because I have kids. They're his kids. FML

I agree, your life sucks 59 241

You deserved it 7 588

Kick the bum out, part 2

By Anonymous - 21/10/2020 17:01 - United States

Today, my fiancé thinks that the only reason I innocently asked him how soon he wants to have kids after we get married is that he thinks I'm racing to beat a friend or family member. Now I can't even be excited about starting a family with this man without having ulterior motives. FML

I agree, your life sucks 936

You deserved it 249

Childfree

By Anonymous - 01/09/2020 04:57 - Germany

Today, I explained to my boyfriend that I want to get my tubes tied, because I don’t want kids and can’t stand the fear of getting pregnant by accident, despite contraception, which has happened before. He summarized: “So, the main point is to preserve your fertility, right?” Wrong. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 788

You deserved it 313

Can't be bothered, TBH

By bummer.. - 02/03/2013 06:05 - United States

Today, I found out that the man I just married doesn't want to have children. We had this conversation multiple times with no problems before getting married, but now he would "rather die" than have children, because according to him, they would ruin his life. FML

I agree, your life sucks 36 971

You deserved it 5 807

RichardPencil 30

Friday 10 June 2022 15:09

Move on. At least he's unequivocal on his stance about kids. I'm guessing this is an FML because you want kids or may want to decide later.

Bogrbon 27

Friday 10 June 2022 17:42

Honestly, this is a good situation to be in. If you 1. Don't want kids or 2. Don't want marriage/long-term commitment, it's time to off-ramp this relationship and find something that meets both your needs. If you're complaining about him not having the same life goals as you, but you want to string him along despite not being compatible, it's a "**** His Life" situation.

Comments

RichardPencil 30

Friday 10 June 2022 15:09

Move on. At least he's unequivocal on his stance about kids. I'm guessing this is an FML because you want kids or may want to decide later.

Bogrbon 27

Friday 10 June 2022 17:42

Chazzster 28

Friday 10 June 2022 21:05

I think boyfriend is to be commended for his up front honesty. And if it’s FML because you were hoping to have children, then it’s time to move on if that’s important to you. Not everyone wants children and some people do. That’s perfectly OK on both parts unless you don’t agree. Trying to force a partner to do something that is important to them and they don’t want almost never works - It leads to broken hearts sooner or later. It’s far better to know these things up front.