"Temperament, upbringing, past family building experiences and more, shape how we respond to the stressors of fertility treatment and using donor conception to have a child. Undergoing fertility treatment is oftentimes called a "crisis" for good reason, and as with any crisis, we, nor our partners often react the way we expect. When these, sometimes surprising viewpoints, are not aligned, it can strain the relationship."
"For example, two people might begin their journey with a shared vision of having children. But when donor conception becomes the best, or only, option, one partner may reject the idea and prefer to live child-free. The other may feel shocked, believing their partner would be willing to do anything to have a child. Sometimes one person may have taken the lead during treatment, gathering information, attending appointments, and making plans, and maybe only shared occasional updates."
Building a family is deeply personal and emotionally complex. Temperament, upbringing, and past family-building experiences shape how individuals respond to fertility treatment and donor conception. Fertility treatment often becomes a crisis that prompts unexpected reactions from individuals and partners. Misaligned viewpoints about donor conception can produce shock, withdrawal, conflict, anxiety, or differing levels of engagement. One partner may lead while the other withdraws or feels tapped out, creating disconnection. Mindful acceptance of a partner's perspective and intentional steps to maintain involvement and connection can support relationship resilience and improve outcomes while pursuing donor conception.
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