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

According to psychotherapist Merle Bombardieri, who has spent decades helping couples navigate one of life's biggest decisions, there are concrete exercises that can help. When one partner wants kids and the other doesn't, clarity and understanding are often what's missing—not just compromise. Bombardieri offers four specific exercises designed to help couples explore their true motivations, fears, and values around parenthood. The goal isn't to change anyone's mind, but to minimize regret and find a path forward that both partners can genuinely embrace.

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