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lilhave · 06-29-2006, 05:15 PM

I am very fortunate in having both a wonderful wife and mother to our children. I think our marriage would have been lacking if the good Lord hadn't blessed us with two children, a boy and girl.

Looking back at the wonderful memories of coaching little league ball and taking my daughter to the dance school still bring smiles to me. It was like yesterday my daughter would say "I love you daddy", actually she still says it, and of course my son when he looks at me and says "what do you think dad"

Harvey

dawsongirl · 06-29-2006, 05:44 PM

Personally, I feel the same way. Marriages with no children might be for some, but to me they're kind of...dull. You get married and then....yeah. Nothing big happens. I'd think you'd get kind of bored. But that's just me.

Nighthawk76 · 06-29-2006, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Personally, I feel the same way. Marriages with no children might be for some, but to me they're kind of...dull. You get married and then....yeah. Nothing big happens. I'd think you'd get kind of bored. But that's just me.

I'm with you on this one, Cathy. I want children.

gilligan fanatic · 06-29-2006, 09:56 PM

I am glad my parents had children

cmcb06 · 06-30-2006, 10:08 PM

My Bf and I have been talking about maybe adopting someday. But I never see myself doing it. I couldn't face, seeing kids if we ever did adopt any being ridiculed for having 2 daddies etc.

Mrs. Ducky · 06-30-2006, 10:14 PM

I think children are very important in a marriage. My dream is to get married and have a cute house in the country and somewhere between 4 and 7 children. Kind of like the Waltons!

rusyd · 07-01-2006, 12:48 AM

I am going to be 43 soon and am going on my 2nd marriage. I don't have children and will not have any. I understand how children are importnat to many people and I love kids, but does it really make a marriage? Shouldn't it be about the two people getting married? If you both want children then great but what about the ones who don't or can't? I feel it should be about the love and respect between the man and woman and then the childeren should come after if that is what they both want.

Better Days · 07-01-2006, 02:43 PM

I'm 37. I'll never have kids. Never. Haven't been married. I know society promotes it - lord do I know. I don't dwell on what I don't have - I DO have plenty, and I'm happy; never bored: interests, career, I play 3 instruments, internet, 400 channels, CD's...........

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You get married and then....yeah. Nothing big happens. I'd think you'd get kind of bored. But that's just me.

Yes, It's you....everything is in the mind....If one wants a change...change your mind. If someone's bored in 2006!!, they're not trying hard enough.

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I am glad my parents had children

Some kids aren't. Depression and suicide is the highest ever. I know I sound like Debbie Downer from SNL

, I just want people to live better lives.
Kids souldn't be brought into the world because we're reaching a sad future. Living in the US and watching the distractions on modern TV, you might not be aware of the horrifying things that are building. The last 150 years was a temporary isolation. But soon, it will hit us - because americans are asleep at the wheel.
People having kids is important to the rich and powerful - more slaves and army members.

Penny Lane · 07-01-2006, 03:33 PM

Children can really cement a marriage. I think that having children (if possible)is very important.

Penny Lane · 07-01-2006, 03:40 PM

[QUOTE=Better Days
Kids shouldn't be brought into the world because we're reaching a sad future. [/QUOTE]

My grandma used to say the same thing way back in the 50's.

Lucky for me and my 6 brothers and sisters my Mom didn't listen to her.

But I know what you mean. It's a scary world.

MaydayMalonesGirl · 07-01-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Better Days

Some kids aren't. Depression and suicide is the highest ever. I know I sound like Debbie Downer from SNL

, I just want people to live better lives. Kids souldn't be brought into the world because we're reaching a sad future. Living in the US and watching the distractions on modern TV, you might not be aware of the horrifying things that are building. The last 150 years was a temporary isolation. But soon, it will hit us - because americans are asleep at the wheel.

that is so true.

Mijada · 07-02-2006, 06:40 PM

Children are very important but I think marriages can be happy without them. Some married couples don't want kids but feel pressured to have them. You have to be a very patient person as well as emotionally and financially secure to be a good parent imo.

strawberry cupcake · 07-02-2006, 06:44 PM

i do. i almost got married earlier this year, but me and him seperated. but if we did get married i would definetly want a baby or two.

Courtnee · 07-02-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Personally, I feel the same way. Marriages with no children might be for some, but to me they're kind of...dull. You get married and then....yeah. Nothing big happens. I'd think you'd get kind of bored. But that's just me.

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Rachel3118 · 07-03-2006, 10:28 AM

I'm looking forward to having children when I get married. I guess some marriages will need children while others don't.

06-29-2006, 05:15 PM	#1
lilhave Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 03, 2004 Location: N.Y.C. Posts: 2,294	How important are children in a marriage I am very fortunate in having both a wonderful wife and mother to our children. I think our marriage would have been lacking if the good Lord hadn't blessed us with two children, a boy and girl. Looking back at the wonderful memories of coaching little league ball and taking my daughter to the dance school still bring smiles to me. It was like yesterday my daughter would say "I love you daddy", actually she still says it, and of course my son when he looks at me and says "what do you think dad" Harvey

06-29-2006, 09:56 PM	#4
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06-30-2006, 10:08 PM	#5
cmcb06 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 01, 2006 Posts: 370	My Bf and I have been talking about maybe adopting someday. But I never see myself doing it. I couldn't face, seeing kids if we ever did adopt any being ridiculed for having 2 daddies etc.
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06-30-2006, 10:14 PM	#6
Mrs. Ducky Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 01, 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,461	I think children are very important in a marriage. My dream is to get married and have a cute house in the country and somewhere between 4 and 7 children. Kind of like the Waltons!
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07-01-2006, 03:33 PM	#9
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,269	Children can really cement a marriage. I think that having children (if possible)is very important.
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06-29-2006, 05:44 PM	#2
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Personally, I feel the same way. Marriages with no children might be for some, but to me they're kind of...dull. You get married and then....yeah. Nothing big happens. I'd think you'd get kind of bored. But that's just me.

07-01-2006, 12:48 AM	#7
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	I am going to be 43 soon and am going on my 2nd marriage. I don't have children and will not have any. I understand how children are importnat to many people and I love kids, but does it really make a marriage? Shouldn't it be about the two people getting married? If you both want children then great but what about the ones who don't or can't? I feel it should be about the love and respect between the man and woman and then the childeren should come after if that is what they both want.

07-01-2006, 03:40 PM	#10
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,269	[QUOTE=Better Days Kids shouldn't be brought into the world because we're reaching a sad future. [/QUOTE] My grandma used to say the same thing way back in the 50's. Lucky for me and my 6 brothers and sisters my Mom didn't listen to her. But I know what you mean. It's a scary world.

07-02-2006, 06:40 PM	#12
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	Children are very important but I think marriages can be happy without them. Some married couples don't want kids but feel pressured to have them. You have to be a very patient person as well as emotionally and financially secure to be a good parent imo.
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07-02-2006, 06:44 PM	#13
strawberry cupcake back in action Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 17, 2005 Location: texas Posts: 646	i do. i almost got married earlier this year, but me and him seperated. but if we did get married i would definetly want a baby or two.
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07-03-2006, 10:28 AM	#15
Rachel3118 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 13, 2005 Posts: 1,768	I'm looking forward to having children when I get married. I guess some marriages will need children while others don't.
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