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Should your children or your spouse more important to you.
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BOTH!!!!!

2 Replies to Doreen's answer

That would fall under the neither categorie because neither are more important than the other.

I know it just sounds more positive than neither.

Meh. If you've got a good spouse - you can always make more kids.

1 Replies to sillynilly's answer

If you have a bad spouse you can also make more, does not even have to be a spouse either...

Kid(s) come first until they are old enough to leave the home, But the partner is a close second.

3 Replies to ask001's answer

Yup. Gotta be that way.

I disagree. Children benefit from seeing their parents love and care for each other. Also, not being the focus of the parents' lives is good so that children realize they are not the center of the universe.

Putting children first can alienate spousal relationships.

Of course this is all a matter of degree and I'm not saying to neglect kids either.

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The way I see it the children are dependent on me AND my partner and since they can not look after themselves they always come first. The reason I did go into a union with my partner is because I love her and would never do anything to harm her. (then again I wouldn't knowingly harm any one)

Than what? "Should your children or your spouse be more important to you THAN your job? THAN your inlaws? THAN your car?

It has always been said that your spouse should be more important. My daughter was always number one and it has caused problems. Her dad is a selfish jerk. Her step dad doesn't understand. Now that my daughter is and adult, I am starting to put my husband first. I would not want to choose because I don't think I could. Love them both.

1 Replies to Lin's answer

I think you are doing the right thing putting your husband first. It's better for him AND better for the kids. If your kids ask why. Tell the the truth. You love your husband different from them, not less.