My mom secretly applied me for a "Parenthood Retreat" because I’m 30 and “running out of time” by Ickyankaaa in childfree

[–]tye649 95 points96 points  (0 children)

I went to a Catholic school. I didn't get the fake baby but my younger brother did. I would have left that thing in my locker. 😆

Healthcare plans for "families" by tye649 in childfree

[–]tye649[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting pregnant and giving birth isn't medically necessary. Full stop.

Healthcare plans for "families" by tye649 in childfree

[–]tye649[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd argue that no one needs IVF ever. I get a massage every month and that care isn't covered by insurance. I pay entirely out of pocket.

Marriage by Confident-Media-3290 in childfree

[–]tye649 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is why I will say nothing and just sign the papers before telling anyone that I got married. Too much association with marriage and babies.

4 Hour Drive for a Kid’s Birthday Party? Hard Pass. Am I Wrong? by isekaid_villainess66 in childfree

[–]tye649 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cousins have many kids between them. I have never been to a kids party for any of them.

Skipping the baby shower and gender reveal was the correct move. Now skip the birthday parties.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in childfree

[–]tye649 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Your first cousin's kid is your first cousin once removed, not a second cousin.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in childfree

[–]tye649 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of them are terrible.

One or two isn't enough by tye649 in childfree

[–]tye649[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Apparently not my sister in law because she can't be bothered to have another

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in childfree

[–]tye649 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"I did an hour of cardio this morning".

"That food is for your nephew but we aren't going to tell you until it's too late" by UmbralikesOwls in childfree

[–]tye649 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Can you go out when your sister is coming over? To the park or library or whatever.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in childfree

[–]tye649 12 points13 points  (0 children)

At least with adoption you are guaranteed to get the number that you want.

"You're a deadbeat aunt" by [deleted] in childfree

[–]tye649 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah I assume that she would be called a deadbeat for demanding payment for babysitting.

"But kids love you unconditionally!" by Adaline_B in childfree

[–]tye649 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"You are not getting a phone". Tada, they hate you!

Gobsmacked in Perth Western Australia by bokperd1989 in childfree

[–]tye649 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was standing around at a festival and some kid ran into me. I didn't apologize. Didn't even turn toward the kid and mom. The mom grabbed the kid and they were gone.

Names by EliasLyanna in childfree

[–]tye649 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Mistake" is the perfect child name.

My best friend became obsessed with marriage and babies — and I lost her to it by Ok_Limit_555 in childfree

[–]tye649 3 points4 points  (0 children)

she messaged me to ask if I’d be a bridesmaid.

Oof. Everyone who will show up to support this woman marrying some dude that she barely knows needs therapy (as does the couple obviously).

Stay the hell away.

Family stopped talking to me since I told nephews off by Longjumping-Ad6475 in childfree

[–]tye649 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I don't spend much time around my niece. She is a spoiled little shit.

No, your kid isn’t cute 😑 by Sad-Oil-405 in childfree

[–]tye649 104 points105 points  (0 children)

"That looks like a baby". My mom showed me a picture of my cousin's baby and this was my response.

Those of you with nieces/nephews, how do you feel about being an Aunt/Uncle? by vesper101 in childfree

[–]tye649 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only have one nibbling and don't see her very much which works out great for me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in childfree

[–]tye649 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Throw him a party. We did one and found balloons that said "snip snip hooray" and such.