"so why don't you want children?"

Kate78

poorbutrich wrote: »

It's not a childless v children debate - we just all need to celebrate each other's decisions and appreciate that we're all different.

^ This

I really think it is nobody's business, but if you turn round and say as much, you're the one being rude/defensive etc.

It's personal

Jinx

Because I got married last year and have recently changed jobs so not everyone knows me well, I often get asked when Im having kids. When I say Im not the inevitable 'why not?' comes up..... The look on the face of the person asking is priceless when I say 'because I already have an 18 year old and dont want any more!'...:D Apparently Im a young looking 37 year old LOL:rotfl:

geri1965_2

I'm 45 and I can't recall anyone ever asking me this! Maybe I don't look the maternal type.

fluffpot

It's the fact the the topic of conversation is ONLY about the kids that cheeses me off - do parents really have nothing else to talk about? And why do they think that a childless woman would want to listen to it all the time!

Funny how my circle of gay friends has increased dramatically as all the straight ones have children.....