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re: Is it upsetting to hear that a couple doesn't want children?
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:43 pm to Pecker
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:43 pm to Pecker
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We were as polite as can be and told her that we didn't see it working given our careers and that it wouldn't be fair to the child, and that we had zero interest
They probably want the best for you which includes not being so lamely career-focused.
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Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:43 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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if they're white, have good genetics, and contribute to society, yes
Someone posted this on my FB Feed with no commentary at all a few days ago.
It didn't go over very well amongst my more liberal acquaintances and the people on both sides of the child free debate.
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:43 pm to Salmon
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I don't think I've ever met an old person that didn't have kids, say that they are glad they never had kids
I have an aunt that never got married. She's fantastic with my kids when she visits and has mentioned some regrets about never having children of her own.
The aging process has also become very daunting to her.
It's not to say that having a partner or kids fixes all of that, but it certainly helps.
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:43 pm to Lsupimp
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"view kids as a curse"
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:43 pm to Pecker
Didn't you start another thread like this awhile ago.
Sounds like you want kids and your wife doesn't, so you are trying to justify it. keep working through the stages of grief on the OT.
Sounds like you want kids and your wife doesn't, so you are trying to justify it. keep working through the stages of grief on the OT.
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:45 pm to CorporateTiger
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Why do people pretend that having met (or not met) someone who believes a certain thing means that their experience is complete or representative?
I'm not pretending this
I knew that post would get plenty of responses similar to yours
although if a person goes their entire life without ever wanting to reproduce, I'd say that person has some type of mental or biological defect
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:46 pm to Hawkeye95
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Oh, I just want someone to wipe my arse. So maybe not 70.
I get that broken, I'll put a bullet in my head or go swimming with some white sharks.
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:46 pm to Brinner
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Sounds like you want kids and your wife doesn't, so you are trying to justify it. keep working through the stages of grief on the OT.
I can assure you that isn't the case. If I wanted children I wouldn't marry someone who doesn't want children. I know that sounds crazy...
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:47 pm to Pecker
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I can assure you that isn't the case. If I wanted children I wouldn't marry someone who doesn't want children. I know that sounds crazy...
See my post in the open marriage thread pertaining to your future ex-wife.
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:48 pm to Salmon
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although if a person goes their entire life without ever wanting to reproduce, I'd say that person has some type of mental or biological defect
I like that you make such sweeping generalizations. It really adds to the shittiness of you as a person.
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:48 pm to Sentrius
It's not a pretty thing to say, but it's the truth. It took me a long time to get here. For obvious reasons, I keep such views to myself and tiger droppings .
.Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:49 pm to mikelbr
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See my post in the open marriage thread pertaining to your future ex-wife.
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Your fiance' will want kids one day, just not with you. Fact.
You're on a roll today.
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:49 pm to Pecker
Not at all. It's upsetting that some people who have no business having children have them - and multiple others. It's upsetting that some people have children and have noting to do with them.
A couple who doesn't want children is responsible by not having them.
A couple who doesn't want children is responsible by not having them.
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:50 pm to Salmon
quote:I kind of agree with this.
although if a person goes their entire life without ever wanting to reproduce, I'd say that person has some type of mental or biological defect
I want kids, I just don't want the inconvenience of having to take care of them. Not to mention the financial burden.
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:50 pm to Salmon
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although if a person goes their entire life without ever wanting to reproduce, I'd say that person has some type of mental or biological defect
oh, it's not the reproducing that I am not interested in, it's the raising them. It is a lifetime commitment, and I do not think I want to take on that responsibility.
eta: I would love to be able to rent a child that has my genetics for one weekend a month and holidays.
This post was edited on 5/15/17 at 1:51 pm
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:51 pm to CptBengal
that isn't a sweeping generalization, and it isn't necessarily a bad thing
I have mental and biological defects
I have mental and biological defects
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:51 pm to Pecker
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I can assure you that isn't the case. If I wanted children I wouldn't marry someone who doesn't want children. I know that sounds crazy...
more like if I didn't want children I wouldn't frequently start in depth threads about having them.
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:52 pm to Pecker
Technically, it's the meaning of life. You know, procreation and caring on the species and what not.
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:52 pm to Brinner
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more like if I didn't want children I wouldn't frequently start in depth threads about having them.
Ew, it's much better to think about these things than to not think about them. And other viewpoints helps to round out your own.
Posted on 5/15/17 at 1:53 pm to CptBengal
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I like that you make such sweeping generalizations. It really adds to the shittiness of you as a person.
I agree with him to a T. It's not a generalization so much as it's been statistically proven to be in our DNA to want to reproduce and nurture a child.
It happens at different times sure.
But if you think I would trade all the tangible assets or trips/experiences in the world
for
watching my son take an interception back for TD last season
or my daughter get a standing ovation after singing in a talent competition last fall,
forget it.
That's what he's talking about. It's yall not us.
This post was edited on 5/15/17 at 1:54 pm
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