My husband works alot and I'm always home alone. I was wondering if having a baby would feel the void I feel. I don't really want a child since I'm hoping to become an actress and I'm in college but I'm really tired of not having anyone to talk to at home. Does having a child help?
2007-08-29 12:50:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
First of all, you CAN have a baby and be an actress, go to college, have a career, etc. A good example is that lady from that "Raymond" show, his wife. She has 4 children, went to college in between each, and still landed on a hit show.
Secondly, NO. A child will not cure loneliness. Having a child can be a great addition to your family and bring happiness to many, but, it is not a quick fix to "mild depression" or anything of that nature.
If one has a child to keep themselves company, what will end up happening most likely is you will become frustrated since your husband is always working. You will be the one doing all the chores, trying to study, keeping the baby happy and all that motherly stuff. When your husband comes home, it will not be "your turn" to relax and have time to yourself. It will be HIS turn to eat dinner, wind down, shower, etc.
You may feel alone in being a parent sometimes. If your only reason for wanting a child is for lonliness, I'd strongly advise you not to. Babies can't talk but they sure can cry.
Hope that helps
2007-08-29 12:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by ang1492 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Sometimes it can create more lonliness. Its hard to go out with friends when you have a baby. You are going to be stuck caring for your baby 24/7 and sounds like it would be mostly you since your husband isn't around now. I'd really think twice or even three times about it.
Babies are more work than they would be company.
2007-08-29 13:00:19 · answer #2 · answered by albiesmom06 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO not if you really don't want a child anyways. Please don't have a baby for this reason. It's not a good thing. You will regret it and possibly the baby will suffer (mentally and emotionally because of it) Children are wonderful and they can bring a lot of joy into your life but for the reasons you describe. Please think long and hard before you decide to have a baby for reasons like this.
2007-08-29 12:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i do no longer think of having a touch one is a remedy all - your buddy wanted a touch one and it has executed wonders for her yet that may no longer unavoidably authentic for all women people. It actual transformations your priorities - you do could desire to arise interior the morning, think of of your toddler and family individuals first, you're saved very busy - too busy now and returned to even think of appropriate to the way you sense - so in that way, i think it could paintings. Loneliness is a physique of innovations and that is altered by way of rigidity of will. Its a decision in way. melancholy is an ailment and no person chooses that. i think i may be reluctant to place a touch one interior the direction of melancholy. it may make it worse...yet loneliness - nicely why no longer? in line with threat that is component to the charm of arising your man or woman family individuals. actual as a mom i like the enterprise of my babies yet now and returned I crave the enterprise of buddies...lonely? no longer very often! sturdy question - have been given all of us thinking!
2016-10-03 09:33:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, in fact single moms are often even lonelier than before they had baby.
2007-08-29 13:44:40 · answer #5 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can always go out and get a puppy or kitten
that will help you fight your loneliness and you still can act and go to college.
2007-08-30 01:46:13 · answer #6 · answered by momto3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xena is right. You should only have a child if you really want it. Why don't you get a pet or hobby?
2007-08-29 12:58:11 · answer #7 · answered by Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, it makes it worse, especially in the beginning. I felt so lonley when my daughter was born because my hubby worked so much and I was really overwhelmed.
2007-08-29 12:56:53 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would think it would be stressful. think about it. you would be raising him or her on your own. it would probably make you feel more alone having that responsibility
2007-08-29 12:59:46 · answer #9 · answered by olive 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋