Are there any ladies here that don’t ever want kids? I feel so lost in a sea of girls that want children and plan their lives around it, but it’s just not something I’m interested in.
Even at work, constantly having people say oh just wait until the time is right etc. I hate talking about it but it always seems to be brought up!

I don’t want kids, never wanted kids, and now I’m too old to have kids! No regrets.

Don’t want them and I (luckily) realized the only reason I thought I wanted them back in my 20s and early 30s (I’m 43 now) was societal pressure because I was “supposed to” want kids as a woman. I’ve been with my husband since I was 21 so obviously we got a lot of pressure, especially as both of our siblings have kids. Every kept saying “oh you’ll change your mind” but we never did. I am happy with our decision and have never regretted it. I love our pets and feel like we don’t even have enough time to give them the attention they want and deserve. Seriously, only have kids if you REALLY want them and if you don’t, that is 100% okay and normal!!! We women are much more than just baby-makers!

I don't want them. I have nieces and nephews and I love them dearly, but I personally have no interest in having any of my own. I just know it isn't for me, and I have a lot of friends who feel the same way. There's nothing wrong with it - don't let these baby-crazy people make you think differently!

I definitely don't want kids. I'm 41 now and so even if I did want them, it would probably be a challenge. But I've never had that maternal instinct. I've always waited for her to kick in because everybody said it would, and it never did. I'm happy, I like my life, and I don't feel pressured to have children just because… Other people do, I guess.

I do want kids, but I’m kind of in the same boat. After several years of infertility, it’s just not looking like it’s in the cards for me, and I just want to be done talking about it with people at work and I definitely don’t want to be planning my life around potentially possibly maybe one day being able to have them. It’s interesting how people have the audacity to think they know better than you and think you’ll either change your mind or that you’ll miraculously no longer be infertile.

Anyway, it’s definitely different cases, but I feel for you.

47 here… only thought kids would be an option with a supportive partner and enough money. Looking back I’m glad I never had any in this world of social media and technology it doesn’t sound fun. When people ask my answer has always been the same I elect for 4 leg children.🐾. People also have said what a waist your so pretty why never married? Now I’m glad I don’t have to deal w a man during peri menopause and menopause. Then next phase of life I’m not becoming a nurse. Totally content with the way life has played out.

SAAAAAAAAME; it’s 💯 okay to not want what other pple want. Most of everything in life is a construct and you should live the way you want and how you feel because it’s YOUR LIFE. YDY, YFM 🖤

I doubt I’ll ever have children. I’m OK with that. I have nieces and nephews and that’s plenty for me. I don’t let other peoples pressures force me into a life. I don’t want.

I did and froze my eggs and also raised my step kids. But now I don't think I want my own. I realized that I wanted them for fear of loneliness to be honest but (step) parenting has proven to be hard. I love the kids and there are wonderful moments with them that I cherish but let's say I'm happy I don't have to care for them full time. It's super challenging especially in a HCOL city and with no family nearby. I love my life and I cannot imagine having my own.

I’m 50 and never have kids. I don’t regret it either. It’s hard hearing all the crap - every woman asks “how many kids do you have?” But don’t feel bad. If you don’t really want kids you shouldn’t have them. I strongly believe that.

I did want to have kids & couldn’t, two of my best friends & their spouses never wanted kids & didn’t have them (and are now 50-ish so won’t). My sister & husband didn’t want kids when they were married, were very firm about it, 10 years later had two who are the joys of thrust lives.

It’s OK not to want kids, OK not to have kids, OK to change your mind. And it’s nobody’s business what you choose except yours and your spouse’s.

People who don't have kids don't know what they are missing. I always thought like you did, that I didn't want kids. Just had a baby 6 months ago and it honestly scares me how easily I could have missed out on this. Best choice/gamble I ever made!