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A reader just asked about living without children in a world that is focused on families. If you can’t have kids and can’t stand seeing babies and advertisements for pregnancy or infertility everywhere, then she may be echoing your own questions! Here’s what Jen said on my How to Live With the Fact That You’ll Never [...] A reader asked for suggestions on how to live with the fact that she’ll never have children…she doesn’t want to feel sad all the time. I don’t blame her! For more info about how she is coping with infertility, read her comment and question on Accepting a Childfree Life. Before my tips, a quip: “Rigid beliefs make disappointments [...] If you’re dating and you know you can’t get pregnant because of female or male infertility, you might be wondering how to tell your boyfriend or girlfriend. Here are a few suggestions for dating relationships and telling someone you can’t have kids… A reader emailed me with this question: “I had a really bad case of endometriosis, and I know [...] IVF, IUI, adoption – there are many possibilities for couples coping with infertility! But, the time may come when it’s better to simply accept a childfree life. Easier said than done, right? But listen… “The willingness to win OR lose moves us out of an adversarial relationship to life and into a powerful kind of openness,” writes Dr. [...] You’re not alone if you’re dealing with the disappointment of a childfree life because of fibroids, endometriosis, or other issues that lead to infertility. Elisse Goldstein-Clark has coped with fibroids for the past 20 years – and is learning to live with the idea of a child-free life. “To cheer myself up, I’m currently planning a [...] The stress of pursuing a high-powered career affects hormones, which in turn affects fertility levels in women. This research from the University of Utah explains why career women may find it more difficult to get pregnant… First, a quip from Helen Gurley Brown about career women: “Nearly every glamorous, wealthy, successful career woman you might envy now [...] Dr Phil responds to a letter in Oprah Magazine from a woman who is childfree. She never got pregnant not because of infertility, but by choice, and her friend insulted her for not having kids. I’m sharing her letter and Dr Phil’s response here, because he gave great advice about coping with other people’s responses to not [...] |
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