Why are we conditioned to think we have to follow the path that everyone expects us to follow? Why are we conditioned to accept that because x, y and z went down this pathway that we are expected too as well?
When couples get married, it is expected that they will one day have children. When they are expected to produce those children, well that varies depending on who you speak to. Some grandparents to be expect them anywhere from a year onwards. Others say it is down to the individual couple as to when they are ready to make that step. But what if they are never ready?
What makes people, relatives or friends, believe they have the right to quiz you as to when you will be having children? Family get togethers or catching up with old friends is fraught with danger and loaded with questions ready to be offloaded onto you. No kids yet? Are you two having kids? Why don't you look glowing, do you have anything to tell me? How come no kids yet?
Do these people not think it is rude to invade your privacy with questions such as these? What if you are finding it hard to fall pregnant and are having fertility issues?
What if you want children but your other half doesn't? Would you be brave enough to ask the question "Will you love me enough to make up for the fact that I didn't have a baby?"
a question that needs to be asked if you and your partner do not agree on the children issue.
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