Hi everyone.

I sought out this forum because recently my girlfriend of three years told me she wants to have a baby in the near future and needs me to decide if I'm on board or not. I've never planned on having a baby, but I'm challenging myself to look at the possibility. My girlfriend and I have an amazing relationship and I know I could raise a successful family with her and stay with her for the rest of my life. However, the thought of having a baby strikes terror into my soul. For the last few days, I have not been able to shake it. It is an absolute obsession and the fear can be paralyzing. I know that my fear and obsession is distorted thinking, but that doesn't stop it from taking a major toll on my and my relationship.

Hope to get some support from this forum. Thanks everyone!