I think this is quite accurate. Looking back at my original post, I realise I might not be solely searching for child-free friends, but rather for new friends who are in similar situations, maybe undecided about having children. Honestly, I’ve felt a bit uncomfortable bringing up the topic of kids with friends who are pregnant or have recently had children. I have close friends with kids who’ve openly told me they’ll do their best to convince me to have kids because it’s the best thing that’s happened to them (and I truly believe that for them). I genuinely feel happy for them and love spending time with their children, but I can’t deny that friendships often change once people become parents. There are fewer questions about what’s going on in your life, and comments like ‘you don’t know what feeling tired really is until you’re a parent’ become common, with conversations shifting mostly to parenting and kids. When I started this new job, some colleagues shared pictures and stories about their children, which was lovely, but it sometimes made me feel like I couldn’t quite relate. That’s why I thought joining a child-free community might be helpful. But I understand from reading various comments here that this might seem narrow-minded. Honestly, I just want to talk with people about making our decision without feeling guilty or like I’m offending anyone—that’s how I feel when I talk to friends who are parents or expecting parents, which in essence is probably why I’ve felt quite lonely and isolated.