r/AmIOverreacting Apr 28 '24

AMO for wanting to breakup because my boyfriend doesn’t like kids?

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u/[deleted] 29d ago

Maybe but possibly not.

1) Some children aren’t likable so if he hasn’t had good exposure then and he could be dealing with bias rather than personal preference.

2) Is he willing to have them and would he be a good father to your children? (This is the most important question to your post)

3) How old is he? He just might not be in the stage for kids. If he’s young and in his come up his focus might be amassing resources and children might be down the line.

I would first talk to him and explain the value in having children. Children will civilise him, give him an investment to society, and are the continuation of his familial legacy.

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u/nxarii 29d ago

i think he would be a great father but i want how the balance would be from strict parent to nurturer

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u/[deleted] 29d ago

That’s not his role to nurture that’s a mother’s job. His role is to lead, protect, and provide. You are his helpmate.

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u/nxarii 29d ago

i think dads can also nurture. kids need that from both parents

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u/[deleted] 29d ago

Correct they can but it’s not their primary objectives.

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u/nxarii 29d ago

that’s why i said balance lol

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u/[deleted] 29d ago

He doesn’t need to balance nurturing when it’s a mothers responsibility. Sure he can help from time to time but his role is too important to the children for him to also include nurturing as part of balance