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jen+m+langlois

Hello everyone. I'm wide awake with nothing to do. A friend of mine recently told me about this site. I decided to sign up and check it out.

 

I am in a long term relationship with my boyfriend. We have been together for almost 2 years. We were both married before and unfortunately had our views of marriage destroyed a bit. We aren't keen on legally binding ourselves together at this point, but we've committed ourselves to one another. We know this is for the long haul. We live together, share bills, have a dog etc. We are a married couple without a marriage license. If that makes sense.

We recently decided that we are ready to let nature take its course. We have both wanted to be parents for a long time and never had any within our respective marriages (thank goodness). We feel that the timing is right.

Which brings me to my question: Are there any other couples here trying to conceive out of wedlock? How is it being handled by family and friends? 

Obviously this our decision to do something that's right for us. But I do care about what my family thinks. I guess the point I'm trying to figure out is how "taboo" is TTC out of wedlock these days?

Thanks all! I look forward to talking to you more! 

prplscrubs

Hello and Welcome!! Well I have to say good for you for for knowing what you want and doing whats right for you. I do see where you're coming from by caring what your family thinks, but like you said its your decision. It sounds like you two have a grasp of what you do and dont want from being married previously and have a stable foundation already. good for you! You will do fine and who cares if its "taboo"? Lots of people do it and they don't seem half as stable as you... GL and see you around the boards!!