I recently started talking to a girl that I met on OkCupid. We have a fair bit in common and we've really hit it off. I like her and I'm fairly certain she likes me. She's looking for something serious and preferably long-term. And I'm fine with that... There is one problem though. In her profile she says she doesn't want kids. I do want kids. Obviously I don't want them right this instant, but one day, in a few years, I would like to be a father. Should I raise this issue now, before we've actually started dating? Or should I wait until we're together before I bring it up? And if I should wait, when should I ask? Part of me thinks it's way to early start talking about kids. But part of me is worried that if I don't bring this up now, I'll run the risk of falling in love with her, only to find out she definitely 100% doesn't want kids, which would most likely drive us apart. What should I do?
If you're both looking for something long term, then yes you should bring it up. Maybe not on the first date, but soon, so she has a chance to decide if that is a deal breaker or not.