still single....

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Jen, hugs and positive energy to you, as well.

Never having children and/or never getting married doesn't mean you will be old and lonely. The average person in a retirement facility or who dies home alone has children. I strongly recommend not having children based on a promise for what may happen 18+ years down the road. That probability is as low and unfair as forcing a child to be her parent's bestfriend because the parent is friendless and lonely. Children don't sign contracts and promises. While legal spouses technically sign contracts, that doesn't mean the union will last through your elderly years.

Absolutely! If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me who would care for me when I got old because I don't want kids, I'd be a very rich woman. I hope that's not why people have kids. It doesn't work out for a lot of people.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

Absolutely! If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me who would care for me when I got old because I don't want kids, I'd be a very rich woman. I hope that's not why people have kids. It doesn't work out for a lot of people.

Oh yes people have children for that reason and other selfish reasons. No wonder many children can't wait to get out of their parents' houses. When people ask me who will care for me when I'm unable to care for myself, I tell them "the same person or facility that will take care of you". Except my retirement and "elderly vacation" will be luxurious because I planned it as such. I don't need kids for that.