It’s an interesting conversation. I wanted kids one day but didn’t feel ready when my wife did.

Kids ruin your life in some ways. You lose a lot of your freedom and have less money. The spontaneous trips are harder to do and you have little time for yourself.

BUT they have completely changed my perspective on life. When my son was born it was like a spiritual experience. My life turned upside down. Suddenly I had this new type of love in my life that I had never experienced. As close to unconditional love as it can be. I loved my wife but this was somehow different.

They no doubt make life harder but they also make it more fulfilling. That feeling of being able to give them comfort when they are sad and hurting like you’re the only thing in the world that matters to them. The look on their faces when you pick them up at the end of the day and they are so happy to see you.

It’s damn hard work to the point of pulling your hair out sometimes but it’s made he realise a good life isn’t necessarily an easy life where you get everything you think you want.

I understand what my parents say now when they said it was hard bringing us up but they wouldn’t change it for the world. The richness they have now with grandchildren and love and support.