Adapted from an online discussion.

Dear Carolyn: My husband and I have been married 10 years and are now in our mid-40s. We never had a baby because he remained lukewarm on it for a long time. I would have liked one but was willing to compromise because my feelings weren’t strong and I think kids deserve enthusiastic parents. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post You can cancel anytime. Subscribe

I had a hysterectomy more than a year ago for medical reasons, and, for some reason, now my husband brings up almost daily that he regrets that we didn’t have a baby. The ship has sailed, which he understands, so I’m not sure what his purpose is in lingering on the regret, but it’s making me feel resentment. Our choice not to was mostly because of him in the first place! Advertisement

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