4/5/2006: Amusement ride in poverty

[Jacquelita]

Originally Posted by MaggieL

Yikes...that *is* frightening. What would you have done if you found out you were sterile?

I guess the point that I was trying to make here is that I probably would've been much more self-centered and immature without the kids coming along. I think it would've taken me a lot longer to learn some pretty basic but important things about priorities. Also - being the primary caretaker for the two kids has forced me to be more independent - I have learned to appreciate that I am much stronger and smarter than I would've ever given myself credit for 20 years ago.

Originally Posted by MaggieL

Some folks would say that's what marriage is about.

I disagree. I believe that marriage is a partnership. A union of "equals". Meaning that each person bears equal responsibility and respect. I would never put my partner above me - nor would I ever put them below me. They must walk beside me to share the joy and the burdens of life.