Could I have a family with a friend rather than a partner?

Somewhere along the way one would develop feelings with the other at some point and there's no denying it. So no it wouldn't work if there was no initial connection with the other person.

aaaand what if you aren't attracted to each others gender?

More of a reason you don't get into something like starting a family with them in the first place.

Bit dodgy to be honest... It may be okay for you, but does your friend know what you think? Also, the fact you feel the want for children shows that you must be attracted to somebody. If this went forward and you and your "friend" didn't get hurt, then your children probably would.

Bit dodgy to be honest... It may be okay for you, but does your friend know what you think? Also, the fact you feel the want for children shows that you must be attracted to somebody. If this went forward and you and your "friend" didn't get hurt, then your children probably would.

It's very uncommon, but not completely unheard of. Some people have done this. But it's probably not the best idea in the world if complications and problems arise.

How so? I don't want to be attracted to them so I don't see a problem exactly. Why can't two friends raise children together?

I want to have a family but I don't want romantic/sexual partners.

I guess it could work, though you need to make sure that your friend is on the same page with you on that.
You need to think about the possible psychological effects it could have on the child if you ever fall out etc... though this may not be much of an issue though.

Does the same thing apply to couples? They shouldn't have kids because one day they might break up?

A close friendship can be just as tight a bond as a romantic relationship.

Can you explain what you mean by this?

I want a family, I don't want a relationship. Why must my desire to raise kids mean I am attracted to someone? I'm not! And don't want to be.
And with a situation like this, me and this potential friend would still be able to have relationships if we wanted to - just like how many parents have relationships with people who are not the parent of their child.

What do you mean by someone has to get hurt? Why does anyone need to "hurt"?


Also I should clarify: I don't actually have a friend in this position. But I know I want kids, and I don't want a relationship, so I was thinking maybe at some point I will find a close friend who is in the same situation.



Complications and problems? Like what? What is there that a romantic couple can handle, that a platonic couple can't? Also there are lots of single parents who successfully raise children, so clearly it's not a must-have to have romantic parents.