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Lauri's avatar

As a Xennial, who's likely past childbearing, I can share my experience. I grew up thinking that I would go to college, get a job, get married, have a 1-2 kids and stay home with them. I did the first two. I was active in my school alumni association, my church and other activities. And there were no single men anywhere. I have no idea where they went after college, but they were never around.

People have suggested that I should just adopt a baby. I'm traditional and think babies need both a mother and father. Also, it looks like a lot of work to do on your own.

Now I'm 46. I read articles like this, and I think I always planned to have kids but I have never found a partner.

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Brian's avatar

If the women of America have for so many years been telling the men of America they are simply not good enough for them, I’m not sure why the decline in motherhood is a mystery.

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