Loving someone doesn’t always mean being able to build the life we imagined together. Many couples dream of a child as the natural next step in their love story.
But when infertility steps in, that dream can turn into a challenge that even the deepest love struggles to face.
The truth is, this journey isn’t just about medical treatments—it’s about awkward silences, emotional strain, and tough decisions that test the very foundation of a relationship.
We had dreamed of having a child. We pictured names, smiled at the thought of a shared future. But with every failed cycle, an invisible crack opened between us. Sex stopped being about pleasure. Silence grew heavier. And one day… she was gone.
If you feel your relationship is slipping away between injections, expectations, and fear—you’re not alone. This path can lead to other endings too.
Couples have traditionally been the foundation for starting a family. But today, relationships are going through a period of transition and redefinition. Many young couples face obstacles in building long-term stability or aligning their life plans.
Here are some of the factors shaping this reality.
Although divorce rates have dropped in some countries, separations remain common. And because many couples now form at later stages in life, each partner often brings an established, independent life—and sometimes less willingness to compromise. This makes living together harder and, in many cases, delays or even prevents the arrival of children.
Modern couples no longer follow a fixed script. Today, each relationship negotiates its own timelines and terms.
When goals align and communication flows, parenthood can be approached in a conscious, well-planned way. If not, the decision is often postponed—sometimes until biological and emotional circumstances make it impossible.
Understanding these tensions is key when talking about fertility, because the decision to have children is rarely individual—it is, almost always, a decision made by two.
