My boyfriend and I can’t agree on whether to have children. We’re planning to marry in a few months but this issue really worries me. I’ve talked to him about going to counseling with me but he’s not interested. He says that he may change his mind but right now, he doesn’t want kids and I do. I’m not sure what to do.

The issue of whether to have children is a difficult one because there’s not a good way to compromise. It also concerns me that your boyfriend isn’t willing to go to counseling with you. That makes it sound like he’s pretty set on having things his way. You may end up having to choose between your boyfriend and having children.