How to Convince a Spouse to Have a Baby

You've got baby fever, and you've got it bad. Your spouse, on the other hand, needs a little more convincing. Maybe some tender encouragement is all that is needed. Follow these steps to help ease your spouse into the idea of having a baby so you can get busy making a family.

Instructions

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      Be respectful. Yelling at him or telling him he's being ridiculous is a bad idea. He needs to know his feelings are valid and respected before he's going to budge.

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      Acknowledge any insecurities. Ask if he's worried about things like finances, the lifestyle change and not being a good enough parent.

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      Set some realistic and fun goals to accomplish before having a baby. He might be feeling like his days of freedom and adventure will be over once a baby comes into the picture. Set aside the next year for doing all the things he's afraid he won't be able to do later, like traveling, going to concerts and hanging out at the bar with friends.

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      Set a budget if he's concerned about finances. Show him you can stick to the budget and are willing to sacrifice some things to take this next step.

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      Spend some time with babies and toddlers. Babysit for a friend or family member. Start small with a few hours and work up to an overnight. Sure, a million things could go wrong, but in the end everyone will (hopefully) be alive and well and he'll be more comfortable with taking care of his own child.

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      Be prepared to back off. He may not be ready, plain and simple. Forcing him into having a baby is the last thing you want to do, so lay low for a few months if he's not ready to open up to the idea. Try again later and in the meantime work on some personal goals, like advancing your career, improving your health or saving money for all those cute baby clothes.

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