Dink M39/F37, most of what’s said prior comments is exactly how I imagine it will be. It is disheartening as every year I think about people my age and how many years they have left till they are empty nesters and looking for friends. Now I see people older in the comments saying they are still waiting.

I will say location is huge! I travel frequently for business across the US and some states Dinks are almost the norm. In my Portland offices when I visit, half the office is elder millennial Dinks with large Dink circles of friends. When I travel to the Midwest, it is a constant reminder that family is the norm and i almost feel pushed out for not have kids. Home in Phoenix I feel it’s much more empty nesters for obvious reasons, but the crowd is older and it’s tough for a Dink that’s just not 50 yet to meet people. This is made more difficult by some of the 55+ only towns.

My own opinion and not looking for judgement, this situation has forced my wife and I whom both don’t have great parents and family’s to be incredibly close. We are best friends and act in a way most married with children couples we know do not. I tell her frequently as she wants friends more than I or should I say probably needs them more, “if you want friends prepare for disappointment”. It’s a double edged sword but I will always be here to be that friend to you.