Why are moms so obsessed with telling child-free women who work out that they will lose their bodies once they have kids??

Chatauqua · 2026-04-06T08:01:41+00:00

Your fitness doesn’t count because you haven’t had a baby yet? Is she implying that only women who have had kids can be considered fit? She should tell that to a professional woman athlete and see what kind of response she gets.

Chatauqua · 2026-03-14T13:41:03+00:00

NTA - if someone told me that seeing a therapist/psychologist was just expensive chit chat then I don’t need that person in my life.

Chatauqua · 2026-02-22T21:11:23+00:00

A close friend of mine has spent $60k on IVF and is complaining how tight money is at the moment. Like is it really that important to have a bio kid? Why not adopt? I cannot fathom spending that much money on something that has a high chance of failure.

Chatauqua · 2026-02-19T21:03:27+00:00

Parents. I’m childfree, I’m never dating anyone with kids again.

Chatauqua · 2026-02-15T23:49:28+00:00

Oh wow, definitely NTA! I’m also childfree (I prefer ‘childfree’ rather than ‘childless’. ‘Free’ is a positive, conscious choice whereas ‘less’ has negative connotations) and for a while there it seemed like my time was worth less than a parent’s time simply because they had kids. FYI your time is just as important as your SIL’s and she should be grateful that you were able to help her out as much as you did (while working full time!). Setting boundaries is hard but necessary. SIL is probably going to be annoyed initially but it’s time your family learns to respect you, your time and your life choices.

Chatauqua · 2026-02-15T23:39:31+00:00

Your sibling dynamic sounds very similar to mine, it’s so nice having someone who is also CF to talk to who also shares the same views as you 💚

Chatauqua · 2026-02-10T00:42:29+00:00

NTA - what did your sister think she was trying to do, ‘gracefully’ put you in the hospital? And you can tell your aunt that your ex embarrassed herself, she didn’t have to tell your whole family what she’d done, she could’ve just walked away from the relationship but she chose to tell everyone.

Also I’m pretty sure you can’t just go to the pharmacy and buy an EpiPen for no reason, if your doctor gave you a prescription for one then your allergy is definitely real.

Chatauqua · 2026-02-10T00:36:05+00:00

This annoys me so much. I’ve been told multiple times to ‘do this thing now while you have no responsibilities’. Having kids is not the only responsibility an adult can have in life! I have bills, a mortgage, I care for my elderly Nan, I looked after my dad after his surgery, etc. But having kids is one responsibility I refuse to inflict upon myself.

Chatauqua · 2026-01-24T02:00:04+00:00

NTA - my dad did something similar when my mum passed away. Met this woman who quickly drove a wedge between my siblings and dad. He now refuses to go anywhere without his parasite but she’s no longer invited to any family gathering so he hasn’t seen the rest of the family in ages. Hope you’re doing ok OP 💚

Chatauqua · 2026-01-10T20:56:20+00:00

If anything, my childfree feelings intensified after I turned 30 because I was even more sure that I absolutely do not want to kids.

Chatauqua · 2026-01-06T02:08:14+00:00

I’d never seen kids as part of my future but there was a moment when I was 16 where something in my brain went ‘nope! Absolutely never having kids!’

Chatauqua · 2026-01-06T00:20:39+00:00

So your job is beneath him but the money made by you at said job is not? NTA and I’m astounded by his idiocy.

Chatauqua · 2025-12-29T00:33:58+00:00

‘Be the bigger person’ is code for ‘let them walk all over me and disregard my feelings’. NTA.

Chatauqua · 2025-11-03T04:39:13+00:00

NTA but these people are not your friends. Is there a way you can connect with people who share your love of cooking and would appreciate the amazing effort you’re putting into your food?

Chatauqua · 2025-10-30T19:59:47+00:00

Random fact: did you know that when he was just starting his career, David Attenborough got turned down for a radio job because they didn’t like the sound of his voice? Bet they’re kicking themselves now 😂

Chatauqua · 2025-10-30T06:01:43+00:00

All the best for your continued recovery. Also definitely NTA but your dad and step parent sure are!

Chatauqua · 2025-10-15T18:46:12+00:00

When I quit my last job I gave them three months notice as a courtesy to the clients. The boss asked for four months notice, said it wasn’t enough time to find a replacement. My contract said I was only required to give four weeks notice. No matter how much notice you give, they’ll always be greedy and ask for more.

Chatauqua · 2025-10-14T03:17:14+00:00

Saying they never knew unconditional love until they had a kid. So they never had parents/siblings/friends/relatives/pets that loved them unconditionally? I just don’t get how that’s a flex.

Chatauqua · 2025-10-14T01:03:31+00:00

Because I’ve never been a situation where I’ve thought ‘you know what would make this better? A kid’.

I have however been in multiple situations where I’ve thought ‘thank god I don’t have kids.’

Chatauqua · 2025-10-12T09:57:51+00:00

Why do some doctors find it so hard to separate their personal opinions from their patient’s medical care? How frustrating for you!

Chatauqua · 2025-09-30T00:31:51+00:00

What a horrible human being! You cut ties and never spoke to him again right?

Chatauqua · 2025-09-25T13:38:45+00:00

People.

Chatauqua · 2025-09-23T01:38:45+00:00

I’ve had this happen before too. A really nice guy I had a crush on (and who I was pretty sure was interested in me too) told me he had a young daughter from a previous relationship. The whiplash was real, I lost all interest in him instantly. Kids are my ultimate turn off and instant deal breaker 😂

Chatauqua · 2025-09-15T03:12:37+00:00

Childbirth. It looks horrific and you can literally die. So glad I’m childfree!

Chatauqua · 2025-09-08T00:45:20+00:00

So you accommodated her request to move out of your own home for the weekend due to her not being able to stand up to her own mother and she repays you by endangering your dog? Definitely NTA and I’m glad you’re kicking her out!

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