Yes, he knows how much I want it, we have talked about it plenty times. If he decides he is never ready (that is, does not want kids), then I will not stay in the relationship. I love him with all my heart, but if being with him meant not having children, then there would be too much bitterness and blame to have a healthy relationship.
Because my frustration is strictly tied to wanting a child. I am not in any way frustrated about any other part of our relationship or him. On the contrary, we have a great relationship. It is only our disharmony in want of children that is frustrating.
I have asked him "when?" plenty of times- and he cannot answer, which is why it is so frustrating.
No I don't mind you asking. Only, you ask as if it is a weird thing that I want a child? Is it so odd that a 28 year old woman, who has been with her SO for 4 years wants children? I think it is a very natural thing for a woman to want. Children are a big part of my life. And for me, part of loving my SO and wanting to spend my life with him, is also expressed in the desire to have children with him. We both have jobs, we are doing good financially, we have a nice home, hell, we even have a dog.
Why I don't just adopt? I do not really get your meaning? I don't feel that it is so "just" to adopt- nor do I feel having a child of my own is "just" having a child. They are both huge things. So I find that a bit beside the point. I am happy in my realtionship, except for the child-part, and I wish to have children with my SO, not adopt.
Yes, he does want children- that is what is so frustrating. If he didn't, I could move on and deal with my heartbreak and try to meet someone new. But he does want kids- he constantly talks about "when we have children bla bla" and "our children bla bla". If he spots a child/baby on the bus or in town etc, he is one big smile and starts making faces at them or talking to them. He talks about children A LOT. Ergo, frustrating.
And he also IS the kind of man I would like as a father to my children. He is extremely loving and sensitive, no macho-hangups at all. Whenever friends or familiy bring over their children, he is off playing with them for hours.
And he does hear me out. Every time.