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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If our ancestors had been as self-centered as some of these posters, the whole human race would have died out long ago. No one ever said the point of children was to make you happy. It’s just what living things do.

OP, I do think it will get better for you once you’re sleeping again and the older one is past the dreaded 3-3.5 stage.[/quote]

Agreed. I’m astonished at all the “you get very little in return” posters. Um, that’s not the point? Everything is not all about what you can get out of it. How incredibly selfish.

I can’t imagine a life of endless dining out, drinking, traveling, sleeping in. That would feel very empty and meaningless to me after a while. [/quote]

Okay. This is dumb. No one should have kids because you are "supposed to." The best reason to have kids is because you want them and they will add meaning and happiness to your life.

It is not selfish to want that.

Kids did not ask to be born, so we are not doing them a favor by bringing them into the world and then trudging through a misery that we pass on.

[b]OP. it think many people have kids because it what you are "supposed to do" and then end up miserable. That is what happened to you and it is fine and common.

But you are stuck with that decision now and you have two choices: wallow in a miserable experience that sinks these innocent kids with you or fake it till you make it  and try to hide it and make the best of things.

Give them a chance and don't let them feel your unhappiness. Find other areas of you life to explore and try to cultivate a more open mindset. Meditation, hobbies, exercise, and thinking of your responsibility[/b].[/quote]

This is good advice.  I will also try to follow it as I dislike having children.  [/quote]

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