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Interesting article on the topic. Here's some quotes:
"Simply put, many childless American women over 35 are simply waiting for love before motherhood. And once they are in the right relationship, they quickly move into motherhood, usurping the average mother's birthrate."
"This is the truth about childlessness in America: most (not all) women -- and men -- desire to be parents. But love, commitment and the right partnership come first. We choose love over parenthood. It's not an easy choice to make; we know the risk of waiting for love means we may become parents much later in life than expected, or, for some, never become parents at all.
But love, commitment and the right partnership come first. We choose love over parenthood. It's not an easy choice to make; we know the risk of waiting for love means we may become parents much later in life than expected, or, for some, never become parents at all.
Any thoughts and experiences you'd to share?
That's the choice I made. I chose a relationship with someone who told me very early on he did not want kids. Eight years later, he died, so I ultimately ended up without the children or the man. I have moments of resentment this is how it turned out, but knowing how it all would end, I would make the same choice again. He was a good man.
I choose love, period-because I lack any desire for parenthood.
But I understand I represent the minority view, in having no urge to reproduce...
and that's topic of many other threads...
However, it is a conflict/difficulty in the other direction:
instead of turning away possible love with a man who would "deny" me children,
I end up skipping a profile the moment I see a man has kids, even if otherwise we'd possibly been a love match.
Interesting article on the topic. Here's some quotes:
"Simply put, many childless American women over 35 are simply waiting for love before motherhood. And once they are in the right relationship, they quickly move into motherhood, usurping the average mother's birthrate."
"This is the truth about childlessness in America: most (not all) women -- and men -- desire to be parents. But love, commitment and the right partnership come first. We choose love over parenthood. It's not an easy choice to make; we know the risk of waiting for love means we may become parents much later in life than expected, or, for some, never become parents at all.
I choose love, period-because I lack any desire for parenthood.
But I understand I represent the minority view, in having no urge to reproduce...
and that's topic of many other threads...
However, it is a conflict/difficulty in the other direction:
instead of turning away possible love with a man who would "deny" me children,
I end up skipping a profile the moment I see a man has kids, even if otherwise we'd possibly been a love match.
I always skip a profile of a dad and would continue to do so. I'd rather be far be childless than be a step mom.
Generally in my 20's and 30's I didn't want kids. I didn't want marriage either until I reconnected with and old boyfriend then both appeared. He didn't want either now (we originally broke up years ago because he wanted both). Now I am feeling it's an open but if I don't give birth I love the idea of adopting an older child. Yes I would chose a man who was against having children if that was my only option outside of a dad.
I always skip a profile of a dad and would continue to do so. I'd rather be far be childless than be a step mom.
Generally in my 20's and 30's I didn't want kids. I didn't want marriage either until I reconnected with and old boyfriend then both appeared. He didn't want either now (we originally broke up years ago because he wanted both). Now I am feeling it's an open but if I don't give birth I love the idea of adopting an older child. Yes I would chose a man who was against having children if that was my only option outside of a dad.
Question:
What about a dad who was widowed? One kid. Maybe the kid is really young. Let's say toddler. Does not remember its mother.
He's got a very supportive family. His parents live nearby and enjoy babysitting so he can get out and have a social life.
What about a dad like that?
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LOL....... have you not read her posting history?????
Everyone and their fat brother knows her stance on single dads......
yeah, and i definitely don't want this thread to be hijacked by her dating challenges. no offensive, but it's a well discussed topic on many CDR threads. thanks!
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