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My husband, however, is not on the same page — he’s made it clear that he’s not ready for children and may never be.
I tried to respect my husband’s feelings, but as time passed, my anxiety about waiting grew stronger. Eventually, I decided to freeze my eggs at a fertility clinic — without telling him.
I felt like it was the only way to give myself the option of having children in the future without pressuring him right now.
At first, I thought I could keep this secret, but the guilt is becoming unbearable. I’m worried that if I tell him, it will hurt our relationship or even break us apart, but hiding this feels wrong.
Should I be honest with him about what I’ve done, or is it better to keep this to myself?
— Guilty Conscience
DEAR GUILTY CONSCIENCE: You need to tell your husband. Expect that he will be upset, and use the time to let him understand how serious you are about having children.
Know, however, that he may feel like you broke the trust between you as you knew going into the marriage that he didn’t want children.
Tell him your intention was not to dishonor him, but, because you are still a young couple, you believe there is a chance somewhere down the line that you both will want children. You understand your own biological clock and wanted to ensure that you were ready, should the time come.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My wife and I have been married for 19 years, and while we have a strong relationship, I can’t shake the feeling that the romance is fading.
The rift between us started when she got a promotion at work. Suddenly, she began acting like she calls all the shots, even at home, which feels emasculating.
To add to the stress, I recently lost my job and have been job hunting; with five kids to care for, we’re both feeling overwhelmed. We’re so busy managing our responsibilities …read more
Source:: The Mercury News – Entertainment
