How do I convince my partner to have more children?

Question

I have 2 children and would like number 3, but my partner says no.

He argues that our parents can mannage 2 children, but if we have 3 they will never look after them and we will be stuck with our children and never get a day of.

He is probably right, but it doesn't change the fact that I would like more children. How do I convince him to have more children?

Answer 1

maybe dont bring it up for a while and then in about a year slowly start talking about it.

Answer 2

Even you admit that he's right about the inconvenience so let it go.  Sometimes reality just has to win over fantasy.

Answer 3

Your unfulfilled desire will be much easier to live with than a hugely resentful partner. I'm afraid whoever wants the least wins on this topic. You'll just have to find other places to spend the mothering urges. Volunteer for girl scouts or something like that. Leaders play a valuable part in these girls lives and it's wonderful to watch them grow up :)

Answer 4

If you really love him, you should respect his feelings.

Answer 5

If you love him, then respect his feelings.

Answer 6

You don't if he doesn't want more you should respect him for this too, he could very well change his mind in the future who knows be happy with what you have for now , my hubby was the same he wanted no more after our twins were born so that was fine for me i respected his decision

Answer 7

drop the whole thing, wait a month until he forgets about it. then... the details next come naturally...for the next part.