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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The worst that could happen? There are lots of worsts, and you will never have children with anyone, even a committed spouse, if you decide on "worsts."

The worst likely to happen? One of you wants to move far away for a job or new partner and the child loses a parent. OR, one of you finds someone you want to marry, and the new family unit takes one of you away from the child.[/quote]

I think this is spot-on.

I'd add that there's potential for you and your friend to have a falling out or discover that you have drastically different parenting styles and end up in an ugly custody battle.  Or one of you loses a job and cannot provide financial support anymore and the other starts getting resentful.  But those are things that happen with married couples.

In my opinion, you should both talk to a therapist (together) and a lawyer (separately) before you decide to do this.  If you ultimately feel that you're not prepared to co-parent with your friend, an anonymous sperm donor may be the right option for you.[/quote]

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