Why do people say a person will change their mind or regret their decision not to have kids?
I’m just saying, I’ve seen plenty of people who are happy and don’t regret their decision to not have kids. Just because you want kids or regretted your decision, that doesn’t mean everyone will. Now stop telling people they will change their mind or regret it. It’s just disrespectful. I feel like you’re basically telling them that they’re so stupid that they can’t form their own views and opinion and only your way is the right way. You’re talking down to them about a personal choice that doesn’t effect you.
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I'd rather regret not having kids than regret having them.
There is a great Facebook page called "I regret having children" and parents post there all the time about how they wish they'd thought through the implications of having a kid because now they have no life, feel worn down all the time, miss their friends, miss travel, miss quiet time, etc.
I got fixed about 4 years ago. Never regretted it for a second. Yeah there were a few moments right after where I was like, "what have I done!? This is way more serious than a tattoo!" but never wished I had done differently.
Lots of reasons for the decision but a BIG one was the anti choice tide I saw rising. In the last few weeks I have been joyful every day that I will never be forced to carry a pregnancy to term.
