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‘I just assumed it would happen’: the unspoken grief of childless men

www.theguardian.com ‘I just assumed it would happen’: the unspoken grief of childless men

A quarter of UK men over 42 do not have children. When that is not by choice, regret can grow into pain

‘I just assumed it would happen’: the unspoken grief of childless men

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There is very little research into men who have not had children, although that is beginning to change. Research by Dr Robin Hadley has found that 25% of men over 42 do not have children – 5% more than women of the same age group.

Half of the men who are not fathers but wanted to be describe a huge grief and isolation from society. Almost 40% have experienced depression and a quarter feel a deep anger.

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