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Mad_Dem_X

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10. Same here.

Reply to zanana1 (Reply #8)

Wed Jul 24, 2024, 02:53 PM

Jul 2024

When my husband and I were dating, we had a conversation about kids. I sort of hesitantly told him I didn't want any, and when he said he felt the same, I felt such relief! I had just assumed that all men wanted children.

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I'm "Child-free" not "Childless". [View all] Buttoneer Jul 2024 OP

Ain't nobody's business but yours My Friend BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #1

Same here but I've been owned by many cats! 50 Shades Of Blue Jul 2024 #2

I have 4 deRien Jul 2024 #3

Child-Free. Yes. No regrets. electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #4

Even though I'm Godless, multigraincracker Jul 2024 #5

When I said I never wanted children it was: Oh when you fall in love you will. betsuni Jul 2024 #6

my feeling eggaxtly. its your choice and no one elses. so there too mr vance . AllaN01Bear Jul 2024 #7

I never had that longing that alot of women do. zanana1 Jul 2024 #8

Same here. Mad_Dem_X Jul 2024 #10

The several people I know who have elected to be child-free.... Laffy Kat Jul 2024 #9

I'm child-free and *loving* it! Different Drummer Jul 2024 #11

if more people were not PRESSURED into having kids Skittles Jul 2024 #12