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Do you think I will regret not having children and never being married when I get older (regardless how old)?

Would you regret it?

Mind you, I'm a woman and don't have any nieces or nephews. Also, my mom is gone and my family is only growing smaller over the years.

My current boyfriend doesn't have children either and isn't keen on the idea of marriage.
Children don't fit well in my lifestyle, and I've never felt the desire to have any. I doubt that will change for me, but you're never too old to get married. Besides, that's really just a word. You can live your life with someone be perfectly happy and never get married.
It is when you get older that you realize the importance of family. Right now you're young and probably busy. I'm 49 so I know. But I'm sure there are a few people who just don't want kids. And that's okay. Though there is something to be gained by nit having kids there is also a price to pay. @perceptivei
perceptivei · 36-40, F
@Spoiledbrat I'm not busy. I simply can't afford them even if I get rid of all bad habits and extra spending.

Maybe someone should tell Biden's superiors before all logical people cease to exist.
Chelsiegirl · 46-50, T
@Spoiledbrat im 45 and i never wanted kids.. i dont feel like i miss the whole family thing. I do my own thing.
I regretted not having a bigger family. I used to resent my sister for not having my back. We rarely talk. She reached out to me not long ago because she is in bad health. I'm like now she needs someone. Oh well. I don't need her anymore.
perceptivei · 36-40, F
@Spoiledbrat I suggest you be there for her. You'll regret it.
She's not asked me to. I just assumed that since she asked to see me recently. We haven't talked in 10 years before recently. It's something I've moved passed. But I know what you mean. But my sister and I have a different relationship. In fact, I never felt like she understood me. @perceptivei
blindbob · 41-45
If you have to ask the question, then you probably will. My friends who don't want kids get annoyed by that question.
@blindbob That’s my experience with friends, too. Those who don’t want children are certain about it.
perceptivei · 36-40, F
@bijouxbroussard What about simply not getting married with no children?
@perceptivei That’s definitely an option, and nothing is wrong with it. But I will offer one piece of advice: if you do think you might want to marry and have children, don’t waste too much of your time with someone who has stated that isn’t what he wants. A common mistake women make is thinking they’ll change a guy’s mind.
goodlil666 · 51-55, M
Marriage I don't think is really much of an issue, but not having kids and never feeling true unconditional love for you, myself I can't imagine. You will never feel the true unconditional love that comes from your own child from anyone else.
WhateverWorks · 36-40
Ehhhh it’s a highly personal choice.

Questions worth asking yourself might be..
Do you consider yourself a nurturing person?
Do you handle multitasking well?
Do you have good communication, stress coping, and conflict resolving skills?
Are your finances more than good? (Kids are expensive)
If you had a child would you have any family to help out from time to time? (Raising a kid without any support system is very hard even when you have a partner)
Are you in a position to create emotional, mental, and material stability for yourself and child?

I’m not asking you to answer any of these questions to me. I think whatever answers you come up with though will help you figure out if you’d regret having kids or regret not having kids.

I don’t regret having my kiddo, but not having many of the things I mentioned worked out has unfortunately made it often a very hard journey that I would never advise anyway to enter into frivolously 😬😅
SW-User
Exactly what blindbob mentions, if you felt the need to ask this, chances are you will regret it. One of the greatest gifts from God to the woman is being able to give birth.

It’s up to you though. I wouldn’t tell anyone what to do.
Paladin · 61-69, M
Live your life as you wish.
As for me, raising my 3 sons was the most rewarding experience I've ever had. And the sense of pride as I've watched them grow and prosper. I wouldn't give up that experience for anything.
I now have 4 grandchildren, and it is very enjoyable to be around them. It also gives me a link to the future, knowing that my line will live on after I'm gone. It's almost like a small dose of immortality.

Don't take this as me trying to talk you in to having children, because I wouldn't do that. As I stated earlier, live your life as you wish, and don't let others force you to do things you don't wish. I'm simply voicing my thoughts on having children.
SW-User
I personally would have regretted never having children, I have an overwhelming need to nurture and I think I would have been unfulfilled if I hadn't had kids.
Getting married is a totally different thing, it's not necessary to be married in order to have kids, there are lots of children in the foster care system who need a safe place and plenty of care and nurture! - look at marriage as strengthening the love and commitment you have with each other and definitely don't settle just because you want a baby - that would be crazy and only breed misery and resentment if he isn't the one for you!
Heavenlywarrior · 36-40, M
Depends on u… and u can always adopt if you ever feel… subconsciously maybe u feel for family
ScarletWitch · 31-35, F
If I don't, my bloodline ends. From both my parents as I'm an only child.
nedkelly · 61-69, M
@ScarletWitch you will be a remarkable mother
Lostpoet · M
I think you'll have kids
perceptivei · 36-40, F
@Lostpoet uh oh. I can't afford them even if I discontinue all bad habits. I don't wish that on any child.

I do want to get married one day. I know that sounds silly...
Nanori · F
I don't want kids and I've never wanted them also I've always hated marriage 😅 I have no regrets ó far but we're the same age. My only problem is the conservative society I live in which puts a lot of pressure on me for it, I know someday I might give in just so it ends
SW-User
I believe in marriage. Yes I know it’s old-fashioned, but I think the standards of God are there for a reason and they’re timeless. Lots of lonely people in their old age because they didn’t marry or screwed up their marriage…. Or someone else screwed it up for them….
SW-User
I might regret not having a wife but not children.

Even after so many stupid things happened in my life, I haven't given up on the idea to have a happy life with someone to love.


But I don't think I would want to have kids of my own ever.(unless my wife wants 😁 one)
SW-User
For some reason I thought you already were married.

Will you regret it? Yeah possibly. It will likely hit you hardest on your death bed.
Chelsiegirl · 46-50, T
Not really.. im 45 single and no kids.. im pretty ok with it.
MissNoahLenFoxx · 31-35, F
Nope. I don’t plan to do either and I think it’s going to be great!
BackyardShaman · 61-69, M
No not at all
FloorGenAdm · 51-55, M
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Truly, only you can answer that. A stranger would be presuming.

 
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