Tag: autonomy
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“I Won’t Allow My Wife to Leave Her Job” Claims Man Seeking “Better” for Her
Get Pregnant Fast As time goes on, I’ve noticed many of my peers advising their partners to abandon their careers in favor of being stay-at-home parents. While the role of a stay-at-home parent certainly comes with its advantages for the family unit, I find myself wanting something different for my wife. This sentiment echoes the…
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Navigating Decisions with My Partner: A Balanced Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Three days post-honeymoon, I made an impulsive decision that shocked even me—I chopped off nearly a foot of hair I’d spent a year and a half growing for our wedding. I didn’t consult my husband about it, nor did I seek his permission. It was a spontaneous act, sparked by a stylish…
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Hey, Oldest Child: Remember, You’re His Sister, Not His Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, you might assume that a small age gap between siblings, like the 355 days between my kids, would foster a sense of equality rather than a strict older sister-younger brother dynamic. I expected them to be more like partners in crime, but I quickly learned that my daughter takes…
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Why My Pregnancy Strengthened My Pro-Choice Convictions
Get Pregnant Fast Every woman should have the autonomy to decide whether to dedicate her life—or even her body—to nurturing another being. Whether it’s a 35-year-old woman who opts not to have children, a 15-year-old lacking access to contraceptives, or a 23-year-old hesitant to tie herself to a fleeting romance, each should have the right…