They are all rushing!

Philippines
April 1, 2012 10:13pm CST
Me and my boyfriend are together for 2 years now and I think were doing great so far. Most of our friends has the same question like "why don't you and jay start to have a baby?' and then I said, not yet. We need more time. And then they would say, " You really like don't you? so why not make your own one?" and then I said, I think it's yet an option now and we need to plan more. It sometimes irritates me why all of them keep us rushing to do some things that even us haven't decided or even talk about yet. It's kinda pressuring though...
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7 responses
• United States
2 Apr 12
Wow that is definitely rushing. If your friends are so concerned with you and your boyfriend having a baby why don't they =P Definitely take your time girl! I have been with my boyfriend for over 5 years and we don't have a baby yet nor are we married. Still young and a baby is a lot of responsibility. Don't be pressured by your friends!
• Philippines
2 Apr 12
I know! that's what I keep on telling and then they are thinking like I have some problems that's why I can't bare a child and uhhhh so annoying! I think having a baby is their hobby, that's why they want me to have one too. lol
• Philippines
3 Apr 12
Lol! Baby making hobby. Anyways, I do agree that if you and your patner is not ready, do not give in to the pressure. It is not them who will raise the child but you and your boyfriend. It would be very difficult to start having a family when you are not ready. Even those who are ready can attest that its not an easy responsibility.
@nurseclare (2209)
• Philippines
2 Apr 12
I know how it feels like and I got so irritated with those kind of stuffs! Some of my peers told me that, if that person is really close to me then I don't get offended but if just random people who'll ask me, then i will feel like "blaaaah, don't ask me dude, i hate this topic now, i wanna go home! " Even 5 years of relationship I am afraid to have a baby but if it will happen then , I will embrace it and be thankful to GOD for the blessing.
• Philippines
2 Apr 12
You bet couz! I surely agree to that.
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
2 Apr 12
oooh, that's what i hate! i hate when people pressure others to have children. that to me is none of anybody's business but you and your BF. take the time to decided what is right for you both. people will pressure you to have a baby, but are they willing to help you take care of the responsibilities that come along with having one for the next 18 to 24 years? no, they will be constantly reminding you that it's your job, you are the parent. they will be right, too. which is why you should just ignore everybody about there baby's pressures. you will b a good parent when the time is right for you. good luck.
@annierose (18999)
• Philippines
2 Apr 12
In my opinion, I think that you should only have kids once you get married. I also experience same most of the time. I am already 27 years old and most of my colleagues told me that I am already in a marrying age. They always tell me to get married or else I will be an old maid. Once I get irritated, I ask them why they are pushing me much and they say that they are just concern for my future. For me, I am the only one who must decide what should and shouldn't be done yet. Getting married is easy but life after that is not. For me, I should be practical. I need to consider some things first before settling down. Not only I alone must have the stable job but also my partner. I see many couples always arguing and fighting because the other half has no job or both have no stable income. I not want it to happen so I must be careful.
@trisha27 (3494)
• United States
2 Apr 12
Nah...you shouldn't let your friends pressure you into having a baby. Its not their decision to make. Plus you are just dating and only been dating for 2 years. What's the rush there is no rush. You guys are happy the way you are now. Just let them know that and tell them you aren't wanting to rush into it. Its none of their business. Do they even have babies...if not why not them. Its crazy don't even listen to them and go on with your relationship and plus that would be the wrong reason to have a baby because your friends are pressuring you to have one or because your friends think its time to have one. Like I've said it is not their decision to make.
• China
2 Apr 12
When we get married ,then I find most our my friends have their baby, they are so happy and the baby grow up so fast.Then I am planed to have a baby too. So the people around so will rush for you to ask when do you have a baby ?Or ask do you get pregnant ? My husband and me are not now to have a baby ,we are considering something ,one is my body physical, I always tell others I am not pregnant ,I am waiting for the right time. To have a baby is so magical wonderful things for a family . Wish every family happy and with children around singing and dancing.
• Philippines
2 Apr 12
Hi! I know how it feels when somebody says make your own baby now. before my husband and i had a baby, we had been living together for 2 years and a half and then there were pressures regarding that matter. we were not that interested in having a baby that time since i was about to finish college then and he was not yet employed that time but then it turned out the other way. i had an unplanned pregnancy and it gave us a lot of hard time. my husband rushed himself in finding a job and so was i had a hard time continuing my college especially my thesis. but then again i know God made plans for us so we continued living our lives with the baby in my womb. It so hard actually until the moment i delivered the baby with a c-section. it gave us a lot of expenses really. but good thing we were safe. the both of us. what i can advice you is you can have a baby anytime you want as long as you are financially ready for the expenses and the big responsibility. believe me you will have more adjustments in your life including your relationship and time for your future husband.