How did you know you didn’t want kids?

Question

Me and my partner have been together for 11 years (since we were 17) we’ve always said we wanted kids, it was something we always spoke about.
However we are starting to realise how much we enjoy our lives, how much we enjoy our routine and just having to think about ourselves. We even decided against a dog because of this. So I guess my questions is how did you know you didn’t want kids?
We’ve begun questioning if it’s really on the cards for us because of how much we hate change. Instead we are being drawn to the idea of it just being us and us enjoying our freedom. We are 27/28 so I’m not sure it’s a case of just ‘not being ready yet’ I guess I just don’t think we will ever be ready because it’s not actually something we want.

Answer

Take your time. You don't have to make any decisions right now. If you know for sure you don't want kids, don't have kids. If you're on the fence about having kids, don't have kids. If you want kids, wait a year and revisit the idea and if you still really want it, go for it. Kids are one thing you really can't compromise with, even if you're on the fence. That little part that didn't want kids will harbor strong resentment and depsite how well you *think* you hide it from the kids, they will pick up on it. Kids have an amazing way of knowing when they aren't fully wanted. 🙋🏻‍♀️ Child of a parent who didn't want kids but didn't decide that until AFTER she had kids.

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If you don’t even want a dog because of how it might interrupt your routine, you definitely don’t want kids. I wanted kids, knew the realities of having kids, and it still has been the hardest change.

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If you dont want kuds dont have them. Because once you do you cant go back. Everything changes, your life will revolve around them and you cant do whatever you want whenever you want.

How did you know you didn’t want kids?

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