If I can't find a desirable partner, I'd consider having a baby alone. If I do by some miracle get married, I'm still going to go to work as I don't like housework and being a PTA mommy. Do yourself a favor, and talk to as many single moms as you can before you opt for single parenthood. It's not about being a "PTA mommy", but the myriad of activities that kids involve themselves in, whether it be dance, sports, you name it. You will owe it to your child(ren) to be actively involved in their lives.
God forbid your child not share your passion for education (lol)! My daughter is doing quite well in college, while my son has been a marginal student. He will be attending a local community college until he proves that he can handle the requirements of a 4 year college.
Beware! Babies are messy, and demanding. Please don't wear expensive clothing while burping the "ankle biter", lest he/she spit up several ounces of formula on you. Demanding? You can count on your baby waking up in the middle of the night BEFORE an important presentation.
I wish you well in your endeavors.
BTW, since you expressed a preference for wine tasting, I strongly recommend a trip to the Mosel River Valley in Germany, particularly during the summer months. You'd be able to enjoy any of several wine fests from Trier to Koblenz. Great wine, and very friendly people. Prosit!
"Do yourself a favor, and talk to as many single moms as you can before you opt for single parenthood. It's not about being a "PTA mommy", but the myriad of activities that kids involve themselves in, whether it be dance, sports, you name it. You will owe it to your child(ren) to be actively involved in their lives. "
Frankly, I think that many of those kids do the activities for their parents, not because the kids want to. Kids would be more happy if they were able to play a pick-up game of basketball or dance around their rooms rather than having to go to an organized activity. Organized activities are important in high school as college want to admit students passionate about something, but not before then.
"God forbid your child not share your passion for education (lol)! My daughter is doing quite well in college, while my son has been a marginal student. He will be attending a local community college until he proves that he can handle the requirements of a 4 year college."
And I don't find guys that aren't intellectual or professionally motivated personally appealing. Nor do I think that your son would find me interesting.
"Beware! Babies are messy, and demanding. Please don't wear expensive clothing while burping the "ankle biter", lest he/she spit up several ounces of formula on you. Demanding? You can count on your baby waking up in the middle of the night BEFORE an important presentation. "
That happens whether or not you're married or decide to work.