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I like to say that being a parent didn't make me happier on a day to day basis, but it made me more fulfilled; which makes me happier overall. Long term enjoyme

• farleykr 5y ago
  That's a good way to put it. I think there's also an element of sacrifice if you're even at least trying to be a good parent. And I'm more and more convinced that sacrifice is the ultimate source of fulfillment, as counterintuitive as that might sound.
• tharne 5y ago
  This is my experience exactly. Very well stated.
• moralestapia 5y ago
  In my case it did make me happier day to day, and also waaaay more fulfilled. I wish I had kids earlier.
  • farleykr 5y ago
    How old are your kids, if you don't mind me asking? I wonder if a lot of opposing and strong opinions in this thread are due to different parenting experiences at different ages (of parents and children). I've been a dad for almost six years now and I think that's long enough to say there are definitely different experiences at different years and stages of growth and development.
    • moralestapia 5y ago
      5 y/o but it's been good all the time, hope it goes on like this :)