2007-01-13 01:25:25 · 24 answers · asked by fayewinkz 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Having children can be fulfilling to a person and can enhance and fulfill a marriage, but that really depends on the couple.
Regardless, if that couple are in conflict without children it is likely they will be in conflict with children in the picture
2007-01-16 15:03:26 · answer #1 · answered by tillermantony 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely not.
I never wanted children of my own so I never had them. By not having my own, it has allowed me to be a part of so many other children's lives. The enjoyment and fulfillment that I've received by making a difference in someone else child, is amazing.
So many people have children to save a marriage....the only thing that does is bring more stress into an already shaky relationship, and then the only person who suffers is the child.
You and your spouse can have a very fulfilling marriage without children, and still be an influence in children's lives.
2007-01-13 09:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by katalah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People have children for a bunch of different reasons. To fulfill a marriage is wrong. The child will suffer.
2007-01-13 09:28:36 · answer #3 · answered by waxingtheturtle2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!
And don't feel condemned if someone else says so. Having a child is just another phase that some (not ALL!) couples may want to pursue. This has nothing to do with your marriage being fulfilled or not.
-mother of 1-
cheers!
2007-01-13 10:56:52 · answer #4 · answered by ellie c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, children are not necessary- they are a desire to enhance your marriage. Lots of couples who have children spend so much time in raising the kids they lose touch with each other. Although, I love and have no regrets of my children, I have no problems with a couple who wants the marriage to be excursively for them.
2007-01-13 09:31:12 · answer #5 · answered by Teddy Bear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. In fact, I thihk a marriage w/o children would be less stressful and therefore more fulfilling.
2007-01-16 22:59:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having children has nothing to do with fullfilling a marriage.Not everyone want's to have children it is all a matter of personal choice.If you & your spouse want to have children then by having children it will bring much happiness into your marriage.When you are married and you want children it bring's a sense of completement into your marriage..
2007-01-13 09:38:24 · answer #7 · answered by Maureen B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
waxingtheturtle2 makes a good point. If you feel that your marriage is already suffering, you need to try to work things out with your spouse before bringing a child - who will need both of your attentions, love, and care - into the mix.
2007-01-13 09:33:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You should already have a fulfulling marriage before the children arrive. The children are a bonus.
2007-01-13 09:31:48 · answer #9 · answered by caribbeanmeme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please try to understand what the Marriage is and why you and your spouse come together as a couple or a Family.If you both think it is a contractual companionship then question of having children doesn't arise.However if you both think otherwise then at least one child is a must for you.
2007-01-13 10:48:00 · answer #10 · answered by shri 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋