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Recent content by manderley

  1. manderley

    Am I a jerk

    Definitely not being a jerk! You are being honest and practical. If you are on the fence about future kids then you definitely should not get snipped. That being said, I can understand why your wife was upset. I gather she was under the impression you were just as committed to being child-free...
  2. manderley

    If We Aren't a Family, What Are We?

    It's always bothered me when people say something to me like "Well, you don't have a family" Yes, I do, it's called myself and my husband and our dog. We are a happy family and I wouldn't have it any other way;-)
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    Trouble finding couple friends

    I know exactly how you feel. We live in a small town and most everyone has kids. I love all of our childed friends dearly, but we have been praying to find at least on CF couple to spend time with.
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    Nightmares of being pregnant?

    I have dreams like that too. It always feels so real and I wake up freaking out until I realize it was just a dream. As for a "what if" plan... if by some slim chance I did get pregnant, we would keep and raise the child. Even though we aren't planning for kids, I just don't think I'd be able...
  5. manderley

    For Stay At Home Wives

    We can barely afford it, and it was touch and go for a while, but I've been able to be home now for the last 2 years. I love it! Hope you get to one day soon too! ;-)
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    For Stay At Home Wives

    That happens to me every time! It used to bother me a lot, so much so that I went to work because of it. I'm finally at a place that I just don't care what people think. My husband and I both prefer having me at home. I love cooking, cleaning and taking care of household things. I find it very...
  7. manderley

    Blank Stare

    I love it! I'm going to use this one next time! Thanks;-)
  8. manderley

    Whats the right way to answer this?

    I don't know what would make a parent think that this is a good question to ask. If they know that you have made a decision to not have kids, what in the world would make them think that their child would change your mind? As if the decision to NOT have kids is made that lightly and you would...
  9. manderley

    If You're Interested in Being My Friend on Facebook...

    I don't post much on here, but I practically live on Facebook! Anyone wanna be my friend? I'm searchable under my email: manderley23 AT gmail DOT com
  10. manderley

    Thanks!

    I don't post on here that often, but I always read other's posts. I just wanted to stop by and say thanks to everyone who is on the childfree board! I am so glad this board is here. So often in my real life I feel like the odd one out. (I'm sure you can all relate) I love all my friends...
  11. manderley

    children and telephones

    I have a friend who every time I talk to her on the phone, she leaves me hanging for almost half of the conversation to talk to or discipline her kids. And then, the kids always want to talk to me, so she puts them on the phone and I have to try to decipher what they are saying. It's very...
  12. manderley

    Christmas Greetings

    Merry Christmas everyone!
  13. manderley

    Your social life...

    We don't do a ton of exciting things, but we do like to go to movies, shopping, out to dinner, live theatre and hang out with friends. We also just like to stay home and enjoy our quiet life. (except when the dog is barking) I figure, enjoying the quiet life is one huge benefit to being childfree!
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    I feel bad.

    I have definitely felt that way many times before. I don't think you should feel bad about it at all. You are happy for your friend, but at the same time you realize that it does change things. If only there were more childfree couples around!
  15. manderley

    My mother-in-law died

    I'm praying for your family.