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Old 02-29-2008, 07:10 PM
 
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Ok, let me first start of by saying, I'm permanantly childfree by a great choice.

If I were to meet a girl for the first time, should I tell her right away "Would you want a family someday or not?"?

or...

If I was in a relationship with her for some time now, should I ask her then?


If someone was in a relationship for a while, and later he asked if she wanted kids, and she said yes, would it be best for he broke up with her right away? You tell me.

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Old 02-29-2008, 07:40 PM
 
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LAFan,

Yes, you should be upfront about these things. I think it's best to be honest, get things out in the open, and not waste each other's time.

Best,

Carrot
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Old 02-29-2008, 07:44 PM
 
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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I would definitly put that info out there...Maybe not in the begining,,,but very soon after... If you feel yourself thinking of getting serious, and you know the other person is starting to have feelings for you, I absolutely think you should be up front about that kind of info...
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Old 02-29-2008, 08:19 PM
 
Location: Maryland
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I never wanted kids either, but when I met my wife, keeping her would be more important than my choice of kids. I could live with either option now. I'd let her bring up the subject first.
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Old 02-29-2008, 08:22 PM
 
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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I think it might be helpful to find a group of child free people in your area, people who think the same way. Unfortunately there are alot of people out there who are offended that someone would decide to NOT have children.
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Old 02-29-2008, 08:32 PM
 
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I think it might be helpful to find a group of child free people in your area, people who think the same way. Unfortunately there are alot of people out there who are offended that someone would decide to NOT have children.
Could I have my friend ask a pretty girl if she's the kind who doesn't want kids?
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Old 02-29-2008, 09:10 PM
 
Location: Maryland
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Nah. Usually, your girlfriend will bring up the subject soon. She'll hint around, seeing someone else's kids, and make a comment about them. Then you'll know. It may be a little overconfident to start making life plans with someone you're just starting to date.
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Old 02-29-2008, 09:41 PM
 
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I wouldn't say something the first time you meet someone- that's to soon but if you continue seeing that person you should say something before to long.
I don't want kids either.
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Old 02-29-2008, 09:47 PM
 
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I wouldn't say something the first time you meet someone- that's to soon but if you continue seeing that person you should say something before to long.
I don't want kids either.
Yea, I don't think I have what it takes to be a father?
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Old 02-29-2008, 10:07 PM
 
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Yea, I don't think I have what it takes to be a father?
You're only 19 right?
You may change your mind within the next 10 years.
I on the other hand am 28 and I won't be changing my mind.
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