In the UK, men are much more prepared to have the 'snip' - usually after having a couple of kids- but like you Richard on 'principle too'. So British Men 1, French men zero points. Attitudes to sterilization, both male and female, in France, are still stuck in the middle-ages- for the medics too.
Nice to know 'affairs of the heart' are progressing well Richard!
My gyneacologist in France, said what a "good boy" my husband was to have had the snip. She said the french men were very naughty and very few would have it done.
Good luck my quack is a laugh a minute and always excuses himself for a fag break and then asks for advice on his new girlfriends. But you can phone him at any time and he''ll answer the phone and usually see you same day even within an hour.