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right. Many of you reading this may feel squeamish reading that title, but pull up a chair and listen as men, we've been conditioned to clamp our feelings down and be strong, whatever that means. The thing is, though, the birth process is a deeply emotional one. You have a child on the way, and this child is gonna be the most precious thing you will ever have in your life. While it's socially acceptable for your partner to vent her feelings and get emotional, the same is not expected of you. And this leads many men to think their emotions are somehow illegitimate or unwanted. This is not the case, and it is okay for you to get emotional about all of this, so go ahead and bond with your child. This may feel a little awkward at first, since Junior is firmly nested within your partner's belly. No matter. Go ahead and start preaching the superiority of college football over the NFL, or why marching bands are the bomb whistle or sing your favorite tunes to your little girl while she's still in there. Think of this says preparation for the eventual alibis you will need to sing tell her stories of your day. If you feel that's not exciting enough, tell her that one time you single handedly brought down mortar and recovered the one ring. Or maybe you should tell the one about the elder want. It's difficult to keep track of all the heroic deeds you've done thus far. Your child is not the only one you should be focusing on. Bonding with your partner is equally important, and you need to talk about how life is going to change. It's okay to be uncertain, but you could sit and fantasize about what Jr is going to do in his life. Remember, you're both in this journey together, and it's important to keep it that way. A lot of people view Children as the glue and families, but it's the relationship between the parents that form the basis of a happy family. You need to discuss how your bond will stay strong and how both of you will process difficulties and handle conflict. Oh yes, your conference agree to go up a notch now that there's a kid involved. Handling these as mature adults is the best way for both of you, not to mention the best way to set a good example for your child. You're not going to do this all alone. You will need to bring your partner on board with everything that is going inside your head to many men make the mistake of thinking of themselves as stoic. When really, this is the time you need to let your emotions flow both for your own sake and for your budding family. It's time to recruit your partner and let her know of the issues you will face. The following sections will walk you through some of these.