Whether you've chosen to have children or live child-free, how and when did you (or will you) reach this decision? If you're in a relationship, did you (or will you) decide separately or together?
That all depends on you and your mate as a joint decision. That is a big decision and can only be made ahead of time with a lot of discussion between you and your girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband. Both have to be on the same page as far as life goals.I suppose, each of us has a preconceived notion even before we meet someone. All that should be spelled out before hand. NO SURPRISES!!!!