Re: WC 150K Post Challenge - You Ready?!
That's true for you. I'm curious about Rue's experience with this as well.
You're so right that it can change for people and the idea of that happening is kind of scary to me. My new married friends (that were part of that conversation I posted about today) said that they were on the fence about it themselves when they got together. After the wife helped out at some camp and told the husband about it, they were like no way to kids! lol. Even them, they have been together for like 6 years and married for 2, and they are basically my age (27). That was interesting to hear them say that.
I can only hope that whoever is in the long haul with me doesn't change his mind. My mom will feel some kind of way about me not wanting them but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
I'm not sure what I can add to the conversation... LOL!
I don't hate kids. I just didn't want any. Same goes for my wife. We have enough issues with a cat, couldn't imagine having a kid! There are a lot of aspects to child rearing that just don't interest me and that's not even the baby part of things!
Everyone's reason for not having kids is different and for some it could be personal and others for medical conditions.
The key thing is not regretting your decision. My wife and I always said that if we changed our mind we would adopt an older child to give them a better life. So far we don't feel any different.
My mum probably is disappointed (she hasn't said) but she has four grandchildren and one great grandchild so far. My siblings have done well I suppose...
At the end of the day you have to be happy with your decisions. A lot of people feel obligated to have kids. It's one of the hurdles to get over. Family pressure is the other. Societal norms is a third. Socializing is a fourth.
There are a lot of aspects to consider when not having kids.
It shouldn't be like that but that's society for you.