I never said I didn't need them , or that they didn't need me. And who says it's 'boredom'? Some people aren't content with this type of life, it isn't for everyone. That's not saying I don't love my family, but I also have to live for myself. I believe so many people spend their entire life trying to appease someone else and forget to do things for themselves. I admire people that are content being stay at home parents, because they have made that decision and it makes them happy. For me though, I need to be doing more, it's just the way I was 'designed'. I will always take care of my child, but this doesn't mean I have to neglect myself. After all, how are you supposed to properly care for, and love someone else if you aren't happy with yourself?