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One more thing:
Being raised with an emphasis on personal responsibility, I eventually realized that I am best suited to life as an independent singleton, with no spouse or significant other, and no children. I’m happiest this way.
Knowing this, I realized that it would be a huge mistake for me to try to fit some societal expectation that everyone should get married & have children. My parents & brother have supported my decision completely, because they understand the reasons for it, and that it is MY choice, not theirs.
Never, in my entire life, have they ever asked me, “When are you going to get married and settle down?”, or “When are you going to give us some grandchildren?” (or “nieces & nephews”, in the case of my brother).
So, we’re pretty progressive that way, too!
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