A quarter of UK men over 42 do not have children. When that is not by choice, regret can grow into pain

cross-posted from: https://radiation.party/post/98607

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There is very little research into men who have not had children, although that is beginning to change. Research by Dr Robin Hadley has found that 25% of men over 42 do not have children – 5% more than women of the same age group.

Half of the men who are not fathers but wanted to be describe a huge grief and isolation from society. Almost 40% have experienced depression and a quarter feel a deep anger.

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    3•1 year ago

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    Research by Dr Robin Hadley has found that 25% of men over 42 do not have children – 5% more than women of the same age group.

    Half of the men who are not fathers but wanted to be describe a huge grief and isolation from society.

    But in real life, the Mick Jagger and Jon Snow-age fathers are actually very rare – and in any case, it’s medically not wise, as regards sperm quality.”

    What compounded Nurden’s pain was that there was no public or private discussion about how men feel when circumstance leaves them unable to become fathers.

    “I was mute too until recently, because as I aged, I found the regret grew into a great pain,” he added.

    But, Goulden said: “I hope Robert’s book will trigger a change in public dialogue around this issue.

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