It seems particularly odd to me when conservative academics & intellectuals say 'If women aren't going to have children, what will they do?'
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But when they're men who clearly do, its hard to come to any conclusion than that they don't realise women do too. Fortunately, they're few.
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And, by 'intellectual curiosity' I don't mean formal learning in an academic setting but just being interested in learning about things.
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My two best friends are thoroughly enjoying having time to explore interesting things now their kids are teens & occupied with peers mostly.
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One has discovered a deep interest in forensic psychology & the other devours anything she can find on surgical advances.
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Whilst my neighbour felt bored & purposeless when her youngest reached this stage but found expression for her practical nurturing nature.
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In getting a job helping elderly ppl in their own home & adopting some puppies. Recognizing individuality is rather important.
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I think the luckiest ppl are those who are happiest when reading & thinking & who live in circumstances which enable them to do this a lot.
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The happiness of busyness-loving extroverts is always reliant on other people's cooperation & so is vulnerable.
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This was brought home to me by caring for elderly ppl in their own home. Disabled, stuck-at-home extroverts can be very, very sad & lonely.
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Introverts can still enjoy life very much. Used to settle one lady, Edie in her chair with books, TV remote, puzzles, snacks & radio.
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And she would be so happy with her plan for a full day of solitary activities. Quick chat with me & then she'd want me to go. Be like Edie.
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I love this thread, it speaks to me. I don't have children. I don't feel 'not whole' and no one accepts that I'm fine with it
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I'm trying to decide if I'm projecting by saying that people too often land in political positions through projection
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Do people actually say that?
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Seems that some people have babies because they're tired of being the dumbest person in the room. :-(
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