2006-11-27 02:52:00 · 25 answers · asked by Optimistic 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
A fulfilling life? Yes. A complete life? Perhaps no. I, for many reasons, do not have children. Do I think I missed something? Of course. I see people I know and see the joy (and heartache) they have experienced. I think the joy far overshadows the heartache.
Tough question. Looking back, I probably would have adopted. As a man, I think it is important to have the position of protector. With the woman of your choice and more importantly, your children. That is what makes a man.
I'm not going to go into what it means for a woman. That's a whole different thing. And something I will never profess to understand. I can only assume that it means much more to be a mother.
2006-11-27 03:45:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you can have a happy fulfilling life without children if that's life you choose. If you are young..I can see why you would say that...but later on down the road you may change your mind. I am a mother of a little girl she's 3 and I can't imagine how my life was before i had her. She is the apple of my eye. Children just don't grow up and move on...they will always be there for you no matter what. It may not be everyday but they'll always be there. Not all families dislike their parents!! I love watching my daughter grow up. I think time and life goes by way to quick and it's hard to believe my daughter is already 3. it just seems like yesterday she was born!!!
2016-05-23 09:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question you ask is not an easy one to answer. The answer depends on the person you're asking it for.
I'd say that ladies who have their career first in their life and don't what any distractions, should not have children. On the other hand, many career people have children and do a good job of balancing their lives.
Having children is the greatest blessing one can have (next to finding their true love in life). Having children means that "you" can't be #1 in your life. Having children is not easy. Having children gives you a feeling that no other experience can give you.
Bottom line, having children can be good for most but bad for a few. If a person has any doubt that having children is not what they want, then they should not have children until they are ready. Too many children that are in the world today are not wanted.
It would be horrible for anybody to add to the number of unwanted children in the world.
TX Guy
2006-11-27 03:04:26 · answer #3 · answered by txguy8800 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a mother of two with a third on the way. I love being a mom and wouldn't trade it for the world. But the answer to your question is absolutely. Children are great for some people but they are not the be all end all for every body. There is no reason you have to have a child to be fulfilled.
2006-11-27 02:55:07 · answer #4 · answered by Amelia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...why not? Having children is what most married couple find fulfilling in their lives but not all marriage is being blessed with kids. There are those who are childless but still live happily in their old age. There are so many ways to have a fulfilling life. It depends on where your interest are.
2006-11-27 03:01:41 · answer #5 · answered by dimma59 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, you can have a fulfilling life without children. If you don't want children, then there's no reason to have them.
2006-11-27 05:16:39 · answer #6 · answered by Julie F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can have a fulfilling life without children. I know quite a few woman that do not and are very close and happy with their nieces, nephews and other family members.
2006-11-27 03:33:41 · answer #7 · answered by chrissy f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me personally would not want to live without a baby or kid of my own.
I am a lot like my Mom in so many ways. My Mom loves all of her kids very much, and ever since she was like 13 or 15 she always knew that she wanted to be a stay at home Mom with all her kids. And that is exactly what she's doing now. She's a stay at home Mom with 4 kids, home schools them all. And does a lot more!
So me, I would love to have kids one day. I don't think I could live a full life with out them.
2006-11-27 03:00:29 · answer #8 · answered by Danny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes absolutely! My wife and I never had children and we live a very happy fulfilled life. My wife went through a grieving period because she couldn't have kids but now we are happy together and enjoy our nieces and nephews.
2006-11-27 02:55:26 · answer #9 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't imagine life without my child, he is the only reason I strive so hard to succeed and take care of my self, but that is just me, however my best friend that is 42 has no children and she strives to do better for herself and is happy with her cat and nephews. I think that if you want and can't have there are associations that would be great for you Big sisters and big brothers organizations, if you can and are not sure I'd wait til you knew for sure that you really wanted one.
2006-11-27 03:44:16 · answer #10 · answered by ponitail 55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋