[straightblues]

Sorry I didn't say what you wanted to hear but there are plenty of people that will support your opinion so do whatever you want. It sounds like you will anyway. I think you haven't wanted to talk to your priest becuase you aren't open to any opinion that will not support your own and you are afraid your priest won't. Go ahead and justify it any way you have to.

Just please remember, the role of a father is an important one. Find a way to fill it for the sake of your child so they aren't damaged. Once you have a child, you will fully understand the need for second parent of the male persuasion. If you really believe this, call your own father and tell him that your relationship was completely worthless.

BTW, just for the record I didn't say anything about a teen being troubled I just said they have a harder time finding a two parent household which is the ideal situation. Therefore a teen might be a better match for you.