by Merle | Dec 12, 2019 | Ask Merle Q&A, Relationships
Q: Nate asks about how to handle reading and discussing The Baby Decision. Q: My wife Sara and I recently started reading our own separate copies of The Baby Decision. We are keeping a journal as we read and do the exercises. We are also trying to stay together in the...
by Merle | Sep 24, 2019 | Ask Merle Q&A, Childfree Life, Parenting, Relationships
. Q: “How Do We Tell Our Parents We’re Not Having Kids?” … Twelve Tips for the Big Conversation: … Do your parents’ dreams of rocking a grandchild in their arms completely ignore your personality and desires? It won’t be easy to dash those dreams, but you...
by Merle | Jan 22, 2018 | Relationships
Take a look below at five typical gifts of childfree people. Which ones resonate? How can you make the most of them so your life will be as satisfying as possible? Whether you have been childfree for a few years, have recently made the childfree choice, or are leaning...
by Merle | Jun 8, 2017 | Communication, Counseling, Parenting, Relationships, Timing
This Bustle article, “Eleven Relationship Problems that Won’t Go Away On Their Own,” rates disagreement about childbearing as the number one deal-breaker of all. Bustle provides a link to my Good Therapy article, “Should You Marry Someone Who...
by Merle | Jun 8, 2017 | Communication, Relationships, Timing
This lively online magazine, covering all aspects of love relationships, excerpted the “Tug of War” chapter from The Baby Decision. The chapter shows you how to move forward if you are disagreeing and offers practical steps for negotiating your best possible...
by Merle | Jun 8, 2017 | Communication, Parenting, Relationships, Timing
Merle Bombardieri with Dr. Debra and Therapist Kelly These two high-energy, irreverent, interviewers kept me on my toes as we tackled prejudices against childfree women, and also single and gay parenting, and one-child families. The interview begins 6 minutes in....
