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Relationship Issues over aging and babies

LegacyUser · 2021-04-27 21:45:10

Hi All, Looking for some advice. My partner and I are living together and renting we are both 35 been together 6 years. I want children and he says he does too, however he refuses to start trying until we own our own home. Considering the current housing situation this isn't going to happen for at least another two years.…

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#62 18-05-2021 10:52AM

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The thing is, that having kids when you go to apply for a mortgage will reduce the amount you can borrow and could decide whether or not you actually get a mortgage. It's a ****ty situation but I can see your partner's point of view.

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