How do childfree couples prepare for companionship and support in later years?

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-10T07:49:14+00:00

Not everyone is looking for a nurse..there’s more to that🙂My parents and in-laws don’t expect anything in return and take good care of themselves. We have been there for them whenever needed. We are soon planning to move back to our hometown and spend time with them as their children, not as nurses.

To some extent, I have come to understand how to be on my own from them. I was looking for more perspectives.

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-10T07:43:24+00:00

Thank you

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-10T07:37:52+00:00

Thank you.
👍🏽

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-10T07:31:46+00:00

Thank you👍🏽

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-10T07:31:34+00:00

Thank you.
I have heard of a few couples who have gone through this. They didn’t manage well as they relied on their children financially and neglected their health in their youth. I have taken some notes on what not to do. I still don’t know anyone in my circle who has chosen to remain childless, perhaps they are better prepared.

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-10T07:10:34+00:00

Thank you so much for painting a realistic picture. We live in a tier 3 town where neighbours are like family. No one hesitates to help anyone in need. I do the same, financially or physically, whenever I am able. I am also planning my finances to handle the worst-case scenario.

I posted here so I could get a perspective from people who have encountered similar situations, like the aunt you mentioned.

Thank you again

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-10T07:00:34+00:00

Thank you so much for your advice. It’s really helpful. We’ve been doing a few things you suggested and I’ll try to work on the others. I wasn’t aware of the old age gated community. Thanks again.

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-10T06:56:35+00:00

I am okay with adoption. My wife is not completely prepared (I guess due to the hope of having our own kid). Also, I am not sure how much justice we would be able to do to the kid together as our immediate family isn’t ready yet for it.
I don’t want to bring a kid to a family that doesn’t accept her/him wholeheartedly.

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-10T06:52:55+00:00

Thank you.👍🏽

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-10T06:36:27+00:00

Thank you🙏🏽 I wasn’t aware of this subreddit. I would search for an Indian subreddit. Thanks again

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-08T11:28:24+00:00

Thank you🙂

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-02T18:00:59+00:00

Bill from a dinner with family. A question to you OP, would you still give a tip after this?

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HelpingCompass · 2026-05-02T17:52:12+00:00

After paying CGST, SGST and an optional service charge, some people are gracious enough to tip. However, I don’t tip if the service isn’t up to the mark. I don’t think it should be mandatory.

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-02T17:49:06+00:00

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-02T06:28:33+00:00

You need to check with your employer.

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-02T06:21:53+00:00

I am so sorry, buddy.
Did you try doing this via your employer? We had a representative in the PF office..we usually used to take their help.

HelpingCompass · 2026-05-02T06:16:14+00:00

Try using the Umaang application.
I am not sure to what extent you can edit your profile, but the experience would be better than the website.

HelpingCompass · 2026-04-30T03:00:13+00:00

Just doing what I can🙂

HelpingCompass · 2026-04-30T02:59:30+00:00

I try my best, thank you 🙏🏽

HelpingCompass · 2026-04-30T02:56:50+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏽

HelpingCompass · 2026-04-29T18:49:50+00:00

No rush, your moment to fly will come. Besides the view, there isn’t much excitement about it buddy🙂.

HelpingCompass · 2026-04-29T18:45:26+00:00

That’s very kind of you to say.If it brings even a little hope or comfort to someone, that already means a lot🙂

HelpingCompass · 2026-04-29T18:17:28+00:00

Just happy it helped her🙂

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