Baby Borrowers - Part 3 and 4

I don't think I've ever seen a social experiment/reality show that has made me think and reflect this much. I just finished watching the pre-teen and teen years. Not only were the episodes about taking care of children, but also dealing with each other as a couple. The five teen couples are not married so their relationship was really challenged by the whole thing. The stress got to them. One couple split up and the guy left the house, which then left the girl as a "single mom". Their break-up kinda affected the other couple who were already on the rocks.

It made the second couple think about their happiness with each other and if they can depend on each other when stressful moments occur. The girl told the guy that she was so fed up with him. She gets annoyed when he tries to kiss her or touch her or even talk to her. She even said that he is too much of an adult and is not fun to be with anymore. The following day (not verbatim) ... "I've never questioned my love for you. I love you very much. My heart is telling me this will work, but logically, we don't seem to match."

This show is freaking me out in all levels. I had so many questions before that I just kinda ignored but has now resurfaced ... back with a vengeance. How do you know that the person you met is "the one"? How will you know they will be dependable when you have kids already? How would you know that they will not just up and leave when the going gets tough? How will I know I'm ready to have a family? What do you do if your kid doesn't respect you? Being the paranoid person I am, how will I survive if my kid goes out with his/her friends?

Oh man. I shouldn't worry about this. At least not yet. I'm still young. Although before, my ideal time line thingy was to be married by 26 and have kids by 28. That ain't happening, no way siree. I am still enjoying things that I probably won't be able to do, or may be able to but not as much when I have a family.

Ay! Nakakabaliw!!