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document.write('A quick take on Humans and Happiness... We aren\'t happy being happy. As young adults we reach a point where we are extremely happy. In an effort to end that happiness we get married. Once married, we eventually reach a point where we are again... read more
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document.write('Thanks for all the tips and words of encouragement, everyone. Even if I turned out to be a mediocre dad, I know Amy will be an excellent mother. I\'ve seen her plenty-o-times with kids. That\'s always comforting. We take the decision to have kids... read more
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document.write('Just an armchair philosophy here, Gabe, but if you have the sense to question whether you\'re ready to have children, you are. You\'ll do fine. Ernie read more
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document.write('There are some things couples should discuss BEFORE they get married- such as children, financial outlooks, etc. If you look at the list of the top five reasons for divorce, disagreements on children/ how to raise the kids, and money issues are always... read more
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document.write('VBB is correct: no ultimatums. Almost anyone can breed, but I don\'t think everyone has what it takes to be a good parent. If you don\'t want to have kids, maybe you should explore the subject alone, and then as a couple, with a counselor. read more
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document.write('You should never place an ultimatum on having kids. May resent them or the spouse, later on. Having children is scary but it is well worth it. I have the one & like UA 1 was enough for me. I was never one who longed for kids & it was surprising... read more
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document.write('Amy, time to have a little chat with your brain-dead boy. Tell him to grow up or move along. Maybe twist his arm until he stomps on the floor and quotes from the movie My Cousin Vinny: "My... (stomp) Clock... (stomp) is... TICKING! read more
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document.write('Well...from a once "questioning-soon-to-be-parent" to the next...please beleive me when I say, that if you are anything like me, you will question the prospect of children, right up until the moment you hold the first in your arms. And the first may... read more
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document.write('Just do it Gabe. Like the old days. I don\'t understand how people wait and they wind up with a 15 year old and their 50 or 55 years old. My knees hurt too much, I can not do now what I did with my kids when they were that old. My wife said I was as big... read more
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document.write('Gabe, we tend to treat our own offspring with much more care than our sibblings.... I was the only girl with 3 brothers: 2 older and one younger. I remember being held down and being given "Indian burns" until I was screaming hysterically.... Untold... read more