not having children

Athena30 · 2016-05-19T01:54:51+00:00

I've come to a point in my life where I feel like I need to get out there and pursue someone in hopes of having a family, or to dedicate my life to creative/other pursuits and be the introvert I naturally am who needs a lot of "me" time to ponder and recharge. Has anyone here dedicated to pursuits other than having children--and how has it worked out for you in the long run? Any regrets? I have nephews and nieces and will probably get pets once I'm feeling pretty stable with my career and where I want to live..I'm just confused, feel very indifferent about having kids like I can go either way, and I have a lot of other time-consuming goals I'd like to pursue. Thoughts?

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Niki Luster · 5/31/2016
Have a child only if you are in a relationship based on love. I made the mistake to think I should have gotten married and have a child. I ended up to travel for work, work jealousy ruined my marriage and now I am divorced and my daughter does not want to see me. If I could go back in time I would never even go close to my ex husband and if I really wanted I would have a chid by myself. I would be so much happier than all the rejection I received.
Ravitdavid9944 · 6/1/2016
Hey I'm 38 soon and I have 3 kids, and I'm poling almost everyday, and zumba instructur and salsa dancer and doing jogging and working a full time job... You can do it! Just need the supportive husband, prepare to sleep less and get out of your comfort zone! I would have never done things different!! My kids are following me in my sport, and they love to pole and handstands and stuff. This is so much fun