Everything Was Fine Until You Asked Her If She Wanted Kids

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There are all types of insecurities that we as humans deal with daily. Some of these are external and some are internal. Some of the external insecurities that we experience are things such as weight issues, a scar from an accident, a limp, or some other cosmetic characteristic that doesn’t fit the notion of what “normal” should look like. The internal insecurities are feelings of depression, lack of relationships, and absence of material things that everyone seems to have except for you. Take a minute right now and reflect on your biggest insecurities that you have experienced in your life. They may be a thing of the past, or it could be something that you are in the process of overcoming. Whatever your situation is, the last thing that you want is for someone to accentuate that insecurity and turn the key that starts your emotional roller coaster.

Some of the most common yet personal questions that we ask each other daily can cause the most damage, and we aren’t even aware of it. We ask each other questions surrounding life circumstances that involve dating, marriage, and having kids. Yes, the good ole question of “when are you going to have kids?” Now, it probably makes sense to say that I am a man who was raised by all women for the most part (1 great-grandfather and 1 father figure who are both deceased). My son and I are the only males in…