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I met him at 3.5 years. I married his mother when he was six. He called me dad from that point forward.

I was the only dad my son knew until many years later (after we divorced) when my ex sued the natural father for child support. He sued for visitation. The upshot is he got to meet some half-siblings.

I never had natural children. I couldn't love one more than I love the one I have. I used to pick him up every day after school. He and I did Boy Scouts together. After he move out of his mother's, I used to eat with him once a week. He has other interests at this point. He is almost 20, now. I think he relishes the free food, still. I expect that our meals will pick up again when his classes start and his expenses increase.

I guess I would entertain the thought of going through it with someone, but that would necessarily require a much younger woman, and/or a pre-made family.

Genetics aren't the important part of having children (unless you are hoping for a kidney later.) My son is obviously my son. He has some of my best and worst qualities.