This interesting article will be listing out a number of signs that your partner wants to get you pregnant. The signs described in this article will help you discover if indeed your partner is ready to become a father, and will also allow you to plan a better future for your little family.

Signs He Wants to Get You Pregnant

The most definite signs that your partner wants to get you pregnant are,

He plans for a future with you
He has brought up the topic of children
He has been working hard at his job
He has decided on a place to settle down
He has introduced you to his family
He gets along with your family and friends
He asks you about your cycle
He has pointed out cute babies to you
He has friends who have kids of their own
He tells you that you will be a great mom
He handles pregnancy-scares smoothly
He stops spending money frivolously
He has discussed baby names with you
He is focused on his health
He has stopped using protection during sex
He looks at his own baby-pictures
He has openly told you

He plans for a future with you

A man who is eager to have children with you is not going to be temporary in your life. If your partner is trying to get you pregnant, it means that you are special to him, and that he sees a future with you.

If your partner keeps talking about a shared future, and the plans that he has for you, this can be a clear-cut sign that he desires to get you pregnant. The future can be anything, ranging from how big a house you want, or where you guys would like to spend your golden years.

He has brought up the topic of children

If your partner has been bringing up the topic of kids lately with you, this could be another sign that he is ready to put a baby in you. This does not necessarily mean that he has spoken directly about having kids with you.

But, it can also refer to him talking about children and child-rearing in general. For example, he may have shared funny videos or memes of children. If your man keeps bringing up kids in every other conversation with you, it means that he is ready for children of his own with you (1).

He has been working hard at his job

Men often start showing more responsibility in their careers and their workplaces when fatherhood is right around the corner. So, if you see your guy putting up a lot more effort into his job recently and trying to move up the ladder, be sure that he is preparing to get you pregnant.

According to this research study, fatherhood directly impacts the amount of time and even the amount of work a person spends at their job. This effect can be seen even when a man decides to get his partner pregnant and start a family (2).

Of course, this may also not mean anything. Some men are simply go-getters right from the start. But, if your partner has been working hard quite unusually, this can only mean that he is trying to become a better provider for his future children.

He has decided on a place to settle down

Before a bird lays its eggs, it builds a comfy nest in a safe place. If your partner has been pushing you to move out of that metropolitan shoebox into a suburban home with a picket fence, this can be a sign that he wants to make babies with you.

It can also be a sign if your partner has started making major home improvements in his living space, definitely graduating from the bachelor pad into an actual home. If you see these signs in your partner, it may be time for you to broach the topic and actually discuss it with him (3).

He has introduced you to his family

Introducing you to his family is easily considered a positive sign for any relationship. If your partner is ready to incorporate you into his family, it means that he already considers you an important part of his world.

At the same time, it can also heavily indicate that he wants to get you pregnant. By bringing you into the family fold, he is creating a safe space for his future child to be loved and cherished by grandparents, uncles, aunts, and so forth.

He gets along with your family and friends

It is not just about introducing you to his side of the family, but getting along with your family can also signify that your partner wants to get you pregnant. This is especially if he is going the extra mile to gel with your folks.

He asks you about your cycle

Let’s be honest here! The only man who probably asks women their cycle is their male healthcare provider or a male gynecologist. However, if you find your partner quizzing you about your cycle, it may be a sign that he is trying to get you pregnant.

You may also notice that he initiates sex more often right around your ovulation period. It doesn’t take an Einstein level of intelligence to figure out when you are highly fertile, and by just being aware of your ovulation cycle your partner is dropping heavy hints that he wants a baby.

He has pointed out cute babies to you

You and your partner may have gone on walks numerous times, and may have passed dozens of babies without any reaction from your guy. But these days, you notice that he starts pointing out cute babies to you.

He may even go out of his way to smile and wave at a baby, or even play with it. If you see your partner acting like this whenever you guys are out, even if it is just a visit to the nearby grocery store, be informed that he is indeed ready to get you pregnant.

According to Life Coach Bijan Kholgi, men who are eager to have babies of their own may also show excitement to carry babies in public, as opposed to those who don’t. If your partner loves to hold babies more recently, this means that he is ready to have one of his own soon (4).

He has friends who have kids of their own

Just like how birds of a feather flock together, you might have noticed that your partner has a lot more friends who have children of their own. This depicts his changing priorities and preferences. He definitely has grown past his single life and is ready to start a family.

Often, men try to stick to their single-hood as much as possible. And they do this by having friends who are single or childless. But, the moment they start voluntarily hanging out with people who have kids, this is a universal sign that they are hoping to expand their family.

He tells you that you will be a great mom

Your partner might have been instrumental in pushing you to greater heights and helping you explore new niches. And this includes motherhood as well, even if you may never have thought about it.

If your man really wants to get you pregnant, he will plant that same seed in your mind. One way he does this is by telling you that you are going to be a great mom someday. This is yet another definite sign that your partner is hoping to start a family with you soon.

He handles pregnancy-scares smoothly

Unless you are someone who has yearned to be a mother for quite some time, an unplanned pregnancy is almost always a pregnancy-scare. This can also leave the father more freaked out. But, if your partner is handling the situation quite well, it means that he intends to be a dad.

He might act like he almost fully welcomes the pregnancy, as if he actually intended it to happen. Whatever the situation might be, having a partner who is supportive and helpful during a pregnancy-scare is always a positive sign for your relationship and your future together (5).

He stops spending money frivolously

Men get a bad rap about spending money frivolously. If your partner has started to cut down on his unnecessary spending, it means that he is saving up for financial stability and security for future child.

For instance, you might notice that he has stopped going out with his friends, or has put up his online shopping cart for now. If you see him avoiding casual purchases like this, know that he is intending to get you pregnant and start a new phase of life with you.

As per, Lachlan Brown, an expert on human psychology and relationships, this simple act of saving money for the future, is a sure sign that a man is looking forward to so much more than just sex with you and that he is intending to rear a child with you (6).

He has discussed baby names with you

Apart from pointing out cute babies to you, you may also have noticed that your partner has been discussing baby names with you. It may not be so open and explicit, but can be innocently put, like, “What name do you think is great for a baby-girl?”

He is focused on his health

Another positive sign that your partner is trying to get you pregnant is if he has become increasingly focused on his physical health recently. Fathers know well that being healthy themselves is important for a healthy baby.

In line with this particular study, fatherhood directly impacts a person’s health. Furthermore, this can also affect the health of the baby and the lifestyle the family will follow later on (7).

If you see that your partner has joined a new gym, has taken his medical check-ups seriously, or is taking multivitamins by the bottle, understand that he is trying to have a healthy and happy baby with you.

He has stopped using protection during sex

Couples use multiple modes of protection during sex to prevent unwanted pregnancies. And therefore, if you see that your partner is coming up with excuses to stop using protection during sex, this can be him dropping a heavy hint that he wants to get you pregnant (8).

You need to be privy about peculiar behaviors in this case, to actually see if he just wants the quality of sex to improve or if he actually wants a baby with you. Like, if he stops using protection while you are ovulating, this can mean that he wants you to get pregnant.

He looks at his own baby-pictures

Men are rarely seen looking at their own baby-pictures, unless they want a baby of their own. They are ready to see what their future baby with you might look like. Bonus points if they start comparing your baby pictures with theirs and putting them together.

He has openly told you

Finally, the biggest hint that he wants to get you pregnant is if he has openly told you about it. Men often have a reputation of not being the best communicators. In his own way, your partner might have told you that he wants you to get pregnant.

If your partner has told you that he wants to get you pregnant, discuss it as a couple and figure out the best possible solution for both of you. Whether you realize it now or not, this may be the best thing that may have happened to you yet.

Conclusion

This article has listed out a number of signs that your partner wants to get you pregnant. Through this article, you would have discovered if indeed your partner is ready to become a father, and what kind of future he hopes to build with you.

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