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Thursday, October 25, 2007
Where is the (baby) love?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
My friend Gregg is adamant about not having children. He is 37 years old and leads quite a whirlwind life as a photographer. He loves the freedom of his life and the idea of being a parent just doesn’t appeal to him. We were talking the other day about how it was so hard for him to continue a relationship very long because this was always the deal-breaker.
Are you someone that prefers to be child-free? If so, have you always felt this way? How does this impact your dating life?
A couple of months ago, Christopher (who I wanted to be more than friends with) asked me if I would have a child with him. When I told him that I was slightly offended by the idea, he didn’t understand why. According to him, it was the greatest compliment ever because that is the kind of bond that would never be severed. He didn’t want a serious relationship with anyone, but he felt ready to become a father. He thinks that we would be great parents together because we were “attractive, educated, and responsible,” (as if that’s all you need) and he even worked out some of the details!
Would you consider a “co-parenting” arrangement with someone you know?
If you could only choose between having a child or having a marriage, which would you choose?
Have you ever dated someone who doesn’t want children and you do? How did you handle it?
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