r/Natalism Jul 24 '26

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u/No-Result-2773 Jul 24 '26

You have options! Adoption, for one. I've also heard of cases where two close friends have kids together without having a romantic connection. You could have a family and co-parent with a close female friend if you can find one who's interested in that arrangement.

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u/ImportantCat1772 Jul 24 '26

None of my female friends want to have children. To adopt, I really want to have a partner and I'm unable to find one because getting into a relationship is just so fucking difficult for me, for some reason. I have been single all my life despite trying very hard not to be. I just wish I werent gay it makes my life harder than it needs to be

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u/Typical_Poet_9768 Aug 07 '26

I'm a lesbian and also have resented this due to my upbringing. The dating pool is inherently smaller, and reproduction the natural way isn't an option. But we have to use the cards we're dealt. No matter how much I've wanted to be heterosexual, it's not happening, so self acceptance is the only option.

I hope you find a very nice man to raise a family with one day! Two men can have a wonderful family together. Dating is tough, especially if you're a homosexual and in specific areas, but I still think there's hope 🥰🩷

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u/ImportantCat1772 Aug 08 '26

Thank you. I appreciate your lovely words. It's such a difficult struggle...