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Any advise on how to win over a reluctant spouse. I believe we would
make good adoptive parents. Spouse can see the "theoretical" and
"logical" reasons to adopt but is reluctant to commit any further. Since
we are older, we are looking at an older child.

I believe part of the reluctance comes from the fact that our own child
has been on his own for the past few years and we've enjoyed a modicum
of freedom and tranquility, something that would be lost by bringing
another child into the home.

Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions would be appreciated.