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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You know, my father was NOT a workaholic, but my mother was a SAHM.  She did not have much of a life.  And she wanted to be WAY too involved in my life for my comfort.  To the point that she made it very difficult for me to have friends, so that by default, she would be my only friend.

She wanted to spend WAY more time with me than I wanted to spend with her.  As soon as I figured this out (around 25-27) I pulled away from her significantly.  Now I am in my early 40's, my mother has no friends, and I talk to her about four times a year.  And almost every time I do, I regret it.

Your reason for having a third child is understandable, but just keep in mind your child may not like you as much as you like them.  The puppy suggested upthread may be the best way to go.[/quote]

Wouldn’t that kind of be a reason in favor of having more? My dh is an only, the pressure on him/us is intense, siblings would have given his parents (understandable!) desire to spend time with family and connect with family more outlets[/quote]

I'm not an only child.[/quote]

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