And you know when I was growing up, I knew I wanted to have kids, but I knew I didn't want to do it alone. Then once I was 41, 42, I had to accept that I probably wouldn't have kids unless I decided to adopt later on, but even then it would be with a partner.

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their desire to have children but emphasizes the importance of not wanting to do it alone. They express their initial aspiration to start a family with a partner and the realization that as they reached their early 40s, the chances of having biological children gradually diminished. The speaker contemplates the possibility of adoption but underscores that even in that scenario, they would still prefer to share the experience with a partner. The quote highlights the speaker's personal journey and the importance they place on companionship in their aspirations of parenthood.

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