Do male biological clocks exist?  I'm beginning to think so.  My best friend is 43 and can't stop talking about the grandchild of one of the receptionists at work.  In years past, he was completely uninterested.  He liked them fine at a distance, but didn't want to interact or have one.  When I've had my own moments of reproductive panic, he has always been the one to talk me down off of that emotional ledge.  Now, he seems to be changing his mind.
 

Several years ago:

Me- So you don't think you'll regret it if you don't?

Best friend- No.  What would I do with one of those anyway?  It would break things and interrupt my schedule. 

A few weeks ago:

Best friend-  You should see Libby's grandson.

Me-  I've seen him.  Right after he was born.

Best friend-  Oh, but he's gotten so cute.  And he's smart.

Me-  When did you see him?

Best friend- She brings him in on Monday and Thursday until (her son, the father) gets off work.

Me-  Hmmm... How is that working out?  Is he loud?

Best friend-  No, he's perfect.  I just can't wait to see him.

Me-  Are you kidding?

Best friend-  No.  I call him my boy.

Me-  Have you gone over to the dark side?

Best friend-  Maybe.  He's just so special.  I think he likes me.  He always smiles when I talk to him.

Me-  You talk to him?  You aren't wanting one of these, are you?

Best friend- (after slight hesitation) No, not all the time, but I just adore seeing him.

 

This past week-

Best friend- I got to hold (insert baby's name here).

Me-  You did?  How was that?

Best friend-  He's squirmy, but I liked it.  I just can't stop touching him. 

Me-  Was he sticky?

Best friend-  No, his skin is just perfect.  And he just laughs when I look at him.  And he is so smart.

Me-  Smart how?

Best friend-  He can't even stand up, but if you hold him up and tell him to dance, he dances.

Me-  On command?  At seven months?  That does seem impressive.

Best friend-  He is just so special.

Me-  Are you sure you aren't wanting one?

Best friend- (even longer hesitation) No, I don't think so.  Do I?
 

Sounds to me like this guy has discovered that he really does want a child.   Now....   wanting a child and going through with acquiring one are two different matters.   For instance:

When I met Natasha,  I really thought how nice it would be to have a child by her.  But wow... I was 47 years old at the time.  She was 41.   We thought about it awhile, realized how special it would be to have a child together, and promptly forgot the whole idea.   Yes, we wanted one.  But we realized that we were both ready to have a life "after children".  She has two from her first husband in Ukraine, I have two from my first wife.     (None of this is to be interpreted as forgetting the fun of trying to get pregnant)

Maybe this is sorta what he is going through.  Does he have other children?   Is he married?

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He is single, with no children unless you count the two furry, four legged ones.  :)  He would adopt if he decided to have one. 

It sounds to me like he may be questioning his decision not to leave any progeny on this earth, maybe seeking reassurance.  But if it's not that then....  This guy may do a complete 180.   Adopting is a great option also.

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we have no clocks, we just smart and know that it's better to have someone when you old, than to be alone

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- Независимость - это когда в 20-й раз наступаешь на одни и те же грабли, а русские уже ни при чем....

KGBMan:

we have no clocks, we just smart and know that it's better to have someone when you old, than to be alone

Are your girls of dating age yet, KGB?  I can't remember their age, but I'm wondering if you've killed any teenage boys yet.  :) 

lol Leah,  I have three daughters,   24, 20, 17.  My list of dead teenage boys is long and prestigious.  

KGB,   how old are your girls?

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Me girls are 13, but I prepared myself - got me a pistol and a scoped rifle.

 

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- Независимость - это когда в 20-й раз наступаешь на одни и те же грабли, а русские уже ни при чем....