Andy Tegel

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It's Been a Minute · To be or not to be a parent · 3 Jul 2026 podcast

What could a compromise look like there?

If you're a zero on that scale and you know it for sure, you should never agree to have a child to please your partner.

Exactly.

And that can be very useful too.

I like that a lot.

What about those couples that made an agreement when they first got together?

You know, you said that you never wanted kids.

You said that you always wanted to be a mother.

Let's say you've been married for 20 years.

Last step, takeaway five, you are allowed to change your mind, and if necessary, your path in life.

That might look like seeking a new relationship with a partner who shares your desire for a child-free lifestyle, or maybe becoming a parent without a partner.

Any advice for someone who is single, who's still on the fence about having kids?

What kind of questions should someone who's looking to be a single parent by choice consider?

Well, it's been such a pleasure.

Do you have any last advice, final thoughts for anyone out there who's sitting on the fence in need of encouragement?

Merle, thank you so much for your time.

All right, let's recap.

Takeaway one.

Either side of this decision is going to come with regrets.

There's no perfect choice.

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