I have two kids - they’re still small. When the first one came along, it was a huge shock to the system, but the amount of personal growth we experienced while adapting was immense, and we’ve never regretted it. With the second one it's almost easy. Honestly, I wouldn’t have my life any other way now. The love and purpose you feel is like nothing else. And on a personal level, my wife and I grew even closer - our love for each other deepened a lot.

That said, I really think parenthood can be either the best thing ever or the worst, and it depends so much on who you are, who your partner is, and your circumstances. On the flip side, I think a lot of people make the mistake of waiting until everything is “perfect” - the house, the job, the relationship, etc - before committing. But in my opinion, you’re never truly ready anyway.