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Post by angelashly on Jul 31, 2019 14:37:28 GMT -6
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Post by ArielMermaid on Jul 31, 2019 14:38:01 GMT -6
I think if you’re going to make big public statements like that about what you’re going to do for the environment, then you have to really walk the walk. Private jets are maybe not a good look, in that case. For example. I'll be honest. That is straight where my mind went. It just really seemed like an out of touch rich people thing to say. Which, really, he is an out of touch rich person who tries hard to seem like he is down to earth so its a stalemate really.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2019 15:32:28 GMT -6
It still surprises me that in this day and age, when people should really know better, they still ask questions about having/not having children. Frankly, it's nobody's business. I agree 1000% that’s it’s nobody’s business! I do I promise! But it is something that I ask sometimes😬. Only to people I am in the early stages in a friendship with I guess. I don’t ask out if the blue, and I try to always have a quick disclaimer, “you don’t have to answer this if you don’t want to’ but do you guys want more kids or...? “ I’m also very open about my infertility struggles and issues with my oldest son during pregnancy, and in my experience it’s opened up a conversation that wouldn’t necessarily be had because it has been taboo for so long. If I ever sensed any hesitation from the person I was talking to I’d back off immediately. I do genuinely hope I’ve never caused anyone pain. I wouldn’t say it’s caused me pain, but I do find it annoying. It’s like the #1 question I get from people I just meet. Think of something more interesting to ask next time.
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Post by kendylouwho on Jul 31, 2019 16:01:09 GMT -6
It still surprises me that in this day and age, when people should really know better, they still ask questions about having/not having children. Frankly, it's nobody's business. I agree 1000% that’s it’s nobody’s business! I do I promise! But it is something that I ask sometimes😬. Only to people I am in the early stages in a friendship with I guess. I don’t ask out if the blue, and I try to always have a quick disclaimer, “you don’t have to answer this if you don’t want to’ but do you guys want more kids or...? “ I’m also very open about my infertility struggles and issues with my oldest son during pregnancy, and in my experience it’s opened up a conversation that wouldn’t necessarily be had because it has been taboo for so long. If I ever sensed any hesitation from the person I was talking to I’d back off immediately. I do genuinely hope I’ve never caused anyone pain. Oh I've definitely asked people before too. I'm also open about my fertility struggles and being one and done so it doesn't necessarily upset me if people ask. I am firm in my OAD stance and am not going to change it. Even for the person who said I was selfish for not giving my son a sibling. Maybe I should have told her she was destroying the planet by having 3 kids and wanting more.* *I wouldn't say this as I don't believe it. I don't care or comment on how many kids other people have and no one should care how many I have is my point.
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Post by walker88 on Jul 31, 2019 17:10:06 GMT -6
I guess I just find it a bit hypocritical unless you have no kids (and I have two kids myself so not judging anyone for having children). All the climate change stuff says it’s not even about maintaining the status quo - if that’s all we do we are still screwed. How is it hypocritical take that into consideration when planning your family? Is it also hypocritical to do meatless Mondays or find other ways to reduce your meat consumption? Don't even bother unless you're going full on vegan? Those are good points. I guess to me (and this is not a Harry and Meghan thing) I always feel like it’s said in a very judgmental way. It’s funny that this is one of those things that really rubs me the wrong way because I only and will only have two kids so it’s not like anyone is judging me when they say it.
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Post by betches on Jul 31, 2019 17:20:52 GMT -6
I think if you’re going to make big public statements like that about what you’re going to do for the environment, then you have to really walk the walk. Private jets are maybe not a good look, in that case. For example. Truth. All the PJs and Range Rovers
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Post by elle on Jul 31, 2019 21:51:36 GMT -6
How is it hypocritical take that into consideration when planning your family? Is it also hypocritical to do meatless Mondays or find other ways to reduce your meat consumption? Don't even bother unless you're going full on vegan? Those are good points. I guess to me (and this is not a Harry and Meghan thing) I always feel like it’s said in a very judgmental way. It’s funny that this is one of those things that really rubs me the wrong way because I only and will only have two kids so it’s not like anyone is judging me when they say it. If it's said judgementally vs. being framed as a personal choice/consideration, that definitely does suck. I do have the hope that more people will take it into consideration and perhaps have three kids instead of their originally intended five or whatnot but I don't judge family size in general. Unless we're talking Duggar levels of children, then I will probably side eye. lol
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Post by RajahMD on Aug 1, 2019 5:04:40 GMT -6
Those are good points. I guess to me (and this is not a Harry and Meghan thing) I always feel like it’s said in a very judgmental way. It’s funny that this is one of those things that really rubs me the wrong way because I only and will only have two kids so it’s not like anyone is judging me when they say it. If it's said judgementally vs. being framed as a personal choice/consideration, that definitely does suck. I do have the hope that more people will take it into consideration and perhaps have three kids instead of their originally intended five or whatnot but I don't judge family size in general. Unless we're talking Duggar levels of children, then I will probably side eye. lol Obligatory Fuck the Duggars.
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Post by imapenguin on Aug 1, 2019 6:43:52 GMT -6
What happens if they get pregnant again and it’s twins? Harry is going to be in biigggg trouble. This is basically what happened to us (except I wanted 3 kids, h wanted two and we decided we’d see how it went with two). Then we had identical twins 😂 Of course h’s reason for not wanting more than two wasn’t mostly from an environmental standpoint (though that came up) but rather he didn’t want us to be out numbered 😅 Same. Every detail the same. 😂
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Post by ouijabored on Aug 5, 2019 6:02:54 GMT -6
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Post by ouijabored on Aug 5, 2019 6:04:24 GMT -6
Re: Harry’s comments about no more than 2 kids.
Did anyone else immediately think about all the rumors that Will and Kate and planning to have a fourth? Kate has publicly talked about feeling “broody” again.
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Post by ouijabored on Aug 5, 2019 6:12:13 GMT -6
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