... my dream was not realised/fulfilled

[Tan Elaine]

My daughter was six years old at that time. I was hoping to have a baby boy back then but my dream was not realised/fulfilled.

Which word in bold should I use? If neither is correct, what word /s should I use?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Tdol]

How about wish instead of dream?

 

[Tan Elaine]

Thanks, Tdol.

I agree with you that 'wish' is the better word.

 

[Rover_KE]

'Dream' sounds fine to me.

Rover

 

[euncu]

but my dream was not realised/fulfilled.

If I replace the part above with "but that would not happen.", does it sound more natural?

 

[riquecohen]

My daughter was six years old at that time. I was hoping to have a baby boy back then but my dream was not realised/fulfilled.

Which word in bold should I use? If neither is correct, what word /s should I use?

Thanks in advance.

I think that dream and wish are both fine. I also feel that realized and fulfilled are both fine.

 

[Rover_KE]

How about 'I was hoping to have a baby boy back then but my dream didn't come true'?

Rover

 

[Raymott]

My daughter was six years old at that time. I was hoping to have a baby boy back then but my dream was not realised/fulfilled.

Which word in bold should I use? If neither is correct, what word /s should I use?

Thanks in advance.

Both words are good.