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josie919
Here we go!
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Re: I'm curious
Posted by BaseballWidow
For those that vent about your spouses or kids (yes, we know you do this, *gasp*) do you want people making assumptions that you hate them, even if it's in a moment?
HAHA- I was just thinking that. I adore my daughter and my husband, but MAN! Somedays.... I want to put them both on the porch and lock them out! Everyone annoys eveyone at one point or another. Thats why someone very special invented wine! 
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Shelly
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Re: I'm curious
Posted by Mushesgirl
Can someone also explain to me why any parent would read anything on here? I've said before I never ever go on Parenting because it just doesn't pertain to me; but if I had a specific question i'd go there. Why take something said about a situation that has nothing to do with you personally, so personally?
I haven't posted much on this board, but since you asked, I'll respond.
I read things on here for a few reasons.
Initially, while they may not apply to m now- I was childfree for 30 years. I can relate to some of what is said here.
Also, I have a friend who is CF by choice. She isn't married, but in a relationship. This is a venue for me to sort of make sure I'm sensitive to her feelings about some things.
In the same vein, we all live in the same world- CF and parents alike. I am a NYC mom who takes her stroller on the subway almost once a week. I try to be considerate to the people around me- no matter who you are, what your parenting/non-parenting status is, etc...So yes, your vent about the mom on the stroller could be about me. I look on this board to see if there are ways I could be more sensitive. Sometimes i can. Sometimes I can't.
And for the few posts I've made on this site- they have been things that I know I've done- and maybe want to "explain" another way it may have been meant. I saw someone venting about something that I have said a ton of times, but they interpreted it in a way that is so different that what I meant. It's just another perspective that maybe something interpreted as being offensive may not have been meant to be offensive and comnig from a different place.
I've said this before- I have a tremendous amount of respect for women who chose to be childless. Its a strong person who can truly asses their needs and create the life they want for themselves that varies from societal norms that married women *should* have children.
But you asked some questions, and I thought I would answer- at least from my point of view.
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