Will my children grow up to be thriving adults? Will I go crazy before they get there? Will we still like each other?

Will my children grow up to be thriving adults? Will I go crazy before they get there? Will we still like each other?
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answer:They will always love you. Be the best you can be. Don’t sweat the little stuff. And… RELAX!
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