mark_sobolewski{at}yahoo.com wrote:
> bluesmama wrote:
> > Society wrote:
> > > "Harold W"  wrote in message
> > > news:6Xq2e.9682$HB5.7778{at}fe12.lga...
> > > >
> > > > I've recently met a 40 yr old [clock ticker
> > > > who] asked me if I desired children.
> > > > I responded that I had a desire when younger,
> > > > but as I have aged, I've become set in my ways
> > > > and children are not on my radar screen.  She
> > > > responded [that she had the baby-hunger].
> > > > [...] Anyways [...] I would like to know how
> > > > I should tell her in a polite tactful fashion
> > > > "If you want kids, look elsewhere because
> > > > I am running."
> > >
> > > Say, "I am not interested in a romantic
> > > relationship with anyone whose plans
> > > include kids in the slightest."
> > >
> > > When she whines "Whyyyy?", don't elaborate
> > > or try to defend your point of view.  Your
> > > wish not to have children is perfectly OK and
> > > need not be defended nor explained.  Just
> > > answer, "If you want kids, look elsewhere."
> > >
> > > Then, whatever you do, avoid giving her
> > > any opportunities to solicit and capture
> > > your sperm -- women in the grip of their
> > > baby-hunger have been known to do
> > > take quite desperate actions to capture
> > > their man's sperm and by extension, their
> > > man's wallet, should such women succeed
> > > in making a baby.
> > >
> > > --
> > >    Men are the more responsible of the sexes.
> > >    That's why men are held responsible for
> > >    what women do.
> >
> > "Then, whatever you do, avoid giving her
> > > any opportunities to solicit and capture
> > > your sperm.."
> >
> > Oh man. That cracked me up. Can't you just say 'keep it in your
> pants'?
> > Thanks for the unintended humor, it's been a long day.
>
> It sounds like both of you are saying the same thing:
> He's saying that women can't be trusted and you're
> saying that he shouldn't trust women.

It might sound like we're saying the same thing, but we're not. It's
got less to do with trust than it does with responsibility.



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