I am looking for a partner to have a child with

Looking for a partner to have a child with doesn't necessarily mean looking for love. More and more people are looking for a parenting partner: someone to share the responsibility of raising a child with, while each living their own life.

The first step is to clarify what you're looking for: expected role, desired involvement, custody arrangement, and educational values. The clearer you are from the start, the easier it will be to find someone aligned with your project.

From there, it's about meeting several people, talking things through at length before any decision, and taking the time to check compatibility on the essentials: where the child will live, how decisions will be made, and financial balance.