Wow you just brought up something that used to haunt me. I was one of those women that didn't fall in love with motherhood. For many years I felt guilty that I didn't have all those maternal feelings. I thought I was the only woman that felt that way. One day just by chance I met a woman that had the same feelings that I did. It was as if a load of bricks had been lifted off of my shoulders. She was just as relieved to have met me too. She and I shared a couple of other conversations then we fell out of each others life. That happened way back in 1995. I still remember it like it happened last week. Originally Posted by AnsleyI didn't just fall in love with the idea of it either. Though she was planned, I didn't know what the hell I was doing. But when I saw my daughter for the first time, everything changed. Parenthood is no fairly tale, but it's one of the most fulfilling jobs I've ever had.
- Hot to Trot Daphne
- 07-15-2010, 10:42 AM
- Carrie Hillcrest
- 07-15-2010, 05:09 PM
Parenthood is no fairy tale, but it's one of the most fulfilling jobs I've ever had. Originally Posted by luxury daphneI think that distinction is important: fulfilling vs. fun. There was an incredibly well-written and interesting article on nymag.com that discussed something similar, as well as the effects of children on marital satisfaction:
"All Joy and No Fun: Why Parents Hate Parenting"
http://www.nymag.com/news/features/67024
- vnurse
- 07-15-2010, 10:12 PM
Nope, no card, no tie...nada...zip. That's okay though...I know what I did! It was awesome! 