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writes: Hi, I have three children, (36) husband is (42). I told him I want another, my youngest set of twins just turned 6. I feel I waited enough time, he used to say financially he didn't know. We are doing fine now. I think he is just stalling. I'm not ready to be done. If I can't convince him, how bad would tricking him be? I know that sounds sick, but I heard a lot of women do it. Any advice Reply to this Question Share |
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reader, becky05 +, writes (15 August 2005):
Just because a lot of women do it doesnt mean its right. How would you feel if your husband tricked you with a life changing event? You need to talk about this again with your husband and tell him how unhappy this is making you.
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reader, harshbutfair +, writes (15 August 2005):
Tricking him would be awful. Terrible.
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 August 2005): The decision to have another child is so huge that it must be mutual if you want to keep the marriage and family healthy. Tricking him into it is not the way to want to bring another baby into this world. The birth of a new baby is a happy, joyous event. Children are beautiful gifts for the purpose of adding to a meaningful, solid family..why taint the birth of a new child by using sneaky tricks to make it happen. You want him to cherish the gift of becoming a father, once again-you do not want to mistrust you and resent you for doing it in such an underhanded manner. And he will know what you've done!
If you can't convince him to have another child then you one other solution to think about. Be happy with what you have. Shower your other children with everything they need-attention-love-instilling the values and confidence they need to take on life with self-assurance and happy, positive attitudes. Focus on the blessings you do have.
Good luck and be happy.
Hugs, Irish
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