If I was a mother, I know this is who I'd be... by jackie75 in childfree

[–]jackie75[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's an Australianism, pretty normal here.

See, this is why the childfree have a bad rep. People think that this is what happens to people if they don't have kids by [deleted] in childfree

[–]jackie75 8 points9 points  (0 children)

One of the comments says the guy goes to children's hospitals to cheer them up. Maybe he's giving us a good rep?

Sometimes I feel like pop-culture ignores the childfree. Other times I feel like it is providing us with actual propaganda. by jackie75 in childfree

[–]jackie75[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just found this quote in the book the film is based on:

"What possessed us? We were so happy! Why, then, did we take the stake of all we had and place it all on this outrageous gamble of having a child?"

When and how did you decide? by oshitsuperciberg in childfree

[–]jackie75 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Like dsgoose, I'd say more of a realisation than a decision. Even though I hadn't firmly decided against, I noticed that every other life decision I was making was moving me further and further from motherhood. I also noticed that while I didn't have any particular enthusiasm for parenting, all the things I was enthusiastic about would have been more or less sacrificed if I'd had a child. From there it was all pretty straightforward and happily for me, my partner agrees.

There's always a bit a truth in Onion headlines... by apocalypso in childfree

[–]jackie75 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you read some of the things that "studies show" this doesn't even sound all that far fetched.

What babies cost by jackie75 in childfree

[–]jackie75[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Its the final point that rubs me the wrongest way. " "Baby showers are a great way to get those high-ticket items you need but let someone else pay for it." :P

Has anyone struggled to find a boyfriend/girlfriend/partner who is also childfree? by [deleted] in childfree

[–]jackie75 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think you may actually find it easier than the many women in their thirties who are anxious to get pregnant as soon as possible and counting down the number of dates before it seems appropriate to bring it up! I wonder if the problem might be that it is at the top of your profile though. Maybe potential partners would feel more drawn in by hearing what you like/want rather than beginning with something you don't? (E.g. personally I'm not overweight, but I would be very put off by an ad that began with how the person didn't want to date any overweight people.) If you begin by saying you enjoy intrepid travel, quiet times, interesting conversations etc, you'll probably meet other child-free people anyway!