The New York Times spoke to five men about what it’s like to want children but not yet have them. The age factorDuring Tommy Bentz’s 22-year marriage, he wanted children but his ex-wife did not. After they divorced in 2021, when he was 51, he came to the conclusion that he would likely never have them. Robert DeNiro, 79, recently made headlines for fathering a child, and Al Pacino, 82, is expecting a new baby. But Mr. Bentz said he would have “a feeling of creepiness” partnering with a woman young enough to get pregnant.

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Persons: Tommy Bentz’s, ”, Bentz, Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, creepiness, Daniel H, Williams Organizations: New York Times, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Public Health Locations: Northern Wisconsin