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

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How to find middle ground when your partner wants kids — and you don't
How to find middle ground when your partner wants kids — and you don't June 25, 20265:00 AM ET To get on the same page about whether or not to start a family, psychotherapist Merle Bombardieri says to aim for 80% certainty — and do your best to compromise. But take note: "people never have a child to please their partner," she says.

To get on the same page about whether or not to start a family, psychotherapist Merle Bombardieri says to aim for 80% certainty — and do your best to compromise. But take note: "people never have a child to please their partner," she says. iStockphoto hide caption

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So your partner wants to have a baby. You want to be child-free. How do you get on the same page about whether or not to start a family?

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