u/SapphireBlue_98

Feeling very alone and misunderstood about being childfree in a place where having kids is a norm.

Today I spent the morning with a close relative who is close in age as me. We’ve grown up together. I’ve told her I didn’t want kids before but I guess she assumed I was a fence sitter. Anyway, today we talked about kids because she mentioned it. She was like “so you don’t want kids at all???”” Not even one?” And I said no. She said “you wouldn’t even adopt?” I said no. I don’t know why but I found it kind of annoying how much she was prying about it. Then I had to explain that I just don’t think I’d be fit for parenting and my anxiety issues and all that, but why can’t we just stop at accepting not wanting kids without a reason instead of asking why? I don’t know. maybe I’m just venting but I was kind of annoyed not gonna lie. Then she kept asking about what my other half thought of it. Am I valid for feeling annoyed? I think people don’t realize how much time and money you have to put into birthing and raising children. And we already live somewhere that’s expensive to get by. I don’t know. Just had to vent, I don’t really need any more judgment lol.