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Originally Posted by 107barney  Lol this will be interesting!
For me, I just didn't see myself as a mother.
I love my pets and my freedom.
I admire those who are energetic enough to raise kids and put their own needs second to do so, but I wanted my life to be about me and my happiness together with my husband and after all this time I've never regretted it. |
I am child-free, I did marry a guy with kids tho. They are now 21 & 18, so we are on our own 99% of the time now, as they are too busy with their friends, girlfriends, jobs, etc... and their needy mother! LOL Anyways, I feel the exact same as 107Barney! I never felt ready for kids, never felt old enough or responsible enough for them. I liked my freedom and always just thought someday. Well I met and married a man who didn't want more kids and was 'fixed' and now Im almost 38 and sometimes I wonder whats going to happen to me when I get old, will I regret it, who will take care of me, etc... but many people have gone through this before, so whatever is meant to be will be.
A lot of friends are envious and they don't seem to understand the sacrifices they make in their life when they have kids. I love my freedom, I am free 7 days/nights a week. I have a motorcycle, summer camp, jet ski, 2 homes (tenants), a BMW and a great job! I have my little boys (the dogs) and I can spoil them and give them all my attention. I take vacations a couple times a year and I have a great time with my life. Kids cost a lot more than some people realize. I have friends who think I'm 'rich' but I'm not... I just don't spend money on kids, or save for colleges or weddings, or cars, or anything like that! It may sound materialistic, but what else do you do with your hard earned income when you don't have kids? You have fun and buy what you want. I love giving gifts too!