Says he doesn’t want to try yet. .

Some back story before I get into the real reason I’m seeking advice.

I know I will prob get questions so I want to mention, my significant other and I both have full time jobs. Live on our own and pay all of our own bills.

We have been together for nearly three years and have lived together, pretty much, since the beginning.

Our relationship as not always been perfect. In fact, it’s been quite rocky at times but for the last few months we’ve been seeing a couples counselor and have really learned to speak each other’s love language which has helped put us in a great spot.

We are young. Both 22 years old.

We aren’t engaged yet.

We have talked several times about taking the next steps in our relationship and have been saving money for a down payment on a home (we’re currently renting).

He wants to be settled in a home before taking the next steps.

He wants a baby and I do as well but he is set on waiting at least until 25 and I’m ready now.

I’m not on birth control, we just are careful about the timing of sex.

He tells me he doesn’t want to actively try until we’re in our home and engaged and I see where he is coming from but occasionally he brings it up and talks about how bad he wants to be a dad and have a family.

He’ll even go as far as to finish inside of me and I’m just not sure what to do.

Like, I 100% understand wanting to wait until we are more settled but then he sometimes makes me feel conflicted.

I’ve talked to him about it but he assured me he is set on waiting a few more years.

I guess I’m just wondering what someone in my shoes would feel?

I don’t want him to feel trapped or to regret it if an “oopsie” happens.

But I also don’t want to wait and if it happens, we’ve both made the choices that have led to that so, I feel like we’d just have to make due and get ready.