Couples and Infertility

“Just relax and it’ll happen!”

“If it’s meant to be, you’ll have a baby.”

“I know someone who got pregnant while she was adopting a baby!”

If you’ve been struggling to have a baby, chances are you’ve heard remarks like these from well-meaning friends and family. Until now, you were able to turn to your partner for understanding and support when faced with these upsetting comments. Lately, though, he’s become sullen and withdrawn. You feel like you’re not communicating the way you used to.

A changing dynamic

Infertility can be a crisis for even the strongest relationship. Suddenly, the future that you expected and planned for is in question. Each partner might react differently to the news. Some may be open with friends and family about the emotional burden. They may seek out connections in support groups or online forums. Others may turn inward out of grief or shame and start to withdraw even from the people they are closest to.

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