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re: Older folks that never had kids
Posted on 4/30/23 at 1:46 pm to kywildcatfanone
Posted on 4/30/23 at 1:46 pm to kywildcatfanone
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I get older, just wonder what will happen should I need help, and there is no one to help me.
You pay somebody to take care of you. If you had kids they would pick who you pay to take care of you
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Posted on 4/30/23 at 1:53 pm to BabyTac
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Do you sometimes wonder what the next step is? Do you get to an age and wonder what you’re supposed to do next?
Not in the slightest. I am 52 with no kids, never been married, semi-retired for several years pulling in good supplememntal income with freelance work from home while managing a homestead for self-sufficiency on 50 acres in the mountains of New England...and my life is a beautiful thing. I get it is not everyones cup of tea, but for me it fits perfectly.
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Struggling with this
The key is truly knowing and being happy with yourself. After decades of nearly killing myself in the big city rat race, I decided this is what I wanted for my personal happiness so I made it happen. If you are struggling with this for yourself then it sounds like you are not particulary happy. As I said, be true and honest with yourself about what it is you want in or out of life and manifest that destiny! It is as simple as that, but often far from easy. Make a plan and do the work is all I got for you.
Posted on 4/30/23 at 1:57 pm to Keys Open Doors
Keys Open Doors
Thanks for being open and I enjoyed your post. I have been married (with our share of minor issues) for 30 years and have kids but it was interesting to read a different perspective.
Thanks for being open and I enjoyed your post. I have been married (with our share of minor issues) for 30 years and have kids but it was interesting to read a different perspective.
Posted on 4/30/23 at 2:00 pm to kywildcatfanone
Kywildcatfanone
Great thoughts.
Thanks for sharing as well.
This is a good thread for the OT. Surprised me.
Great thoughts.
Thanks for sharing as well.
This is a good thread for the OT. Surprised me.
Posted on 4/30/23 at 2:02 pm to BabyTac
I know a couple who are now 70 and they always said they were too selfish to have kids. It works for them. 
Posted on 4/30/23 at 2:02 pm to IamPatman
Iampatman
I agree. Thanks for saying it so simply.
My situation is different than yours but we have the happy part in common.
I agree. Thanks for saying it so simply.
My situation is different than yours but we have the happy part in common.
Posted on 4/30/23 at 2:06 pm to fallguy_1978
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You could probably give them one and not notice they are gone
I could give them one and even the kid wouldn’t notice he’s gone Posted on 4/30/23 at 2:17 pm to SECdragonmaster
This thread pops up periodically in different forms. Best part is seeing those who originally said "no" to kids now having kids.
Posted on 4/30/23 at 2:23 pm to BabyTac
I’m 42, no kids of my own, but never had the urge to have them. My gf (no pics) has two boys and they’re great. Older, 9 and 12, but they really like me and respect me. It’s been a big change tho. I have less money, I have less time, and less travel. Still worth it tho, they’re great kiddos.
Posted on 4/30/23 at 2:46 pm to BabyTac
Hookers and blow. Always hookers and blow. 
Posted on 4/30/23 at 3:15 pm to BabyTac
so what are you going to do once travel ball ends?
Posted on 4/30/23 at 3:33 pm to BabyTac
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Vacations, extra money, and free time can only go so far.
Actually, they go the full distance. We never had kids. We’ve never regretted nor doubted our decision. I think that’s the difference. We chose it. I accept and appreciate those with kids who feel they’ve had a fuller life than me and say “you don’t know what you’re missing”. But, to the contrary, you can’t miss something you never wanted. And my life’s been pretty darn fulfilling. Not necessarily better than those with kids. Not necessarily less. Just better for us.
Posted on 4/30/23 at 3:39 pm to Jim Rockford
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I'll die alone. It is what it is. No use worrying about what you can't change. If I'd had kids I would have been a terrible parent and they'd probably be estranged from me anyhow.
This is me.
I have a 100% rating from the VA for PTSD (combat related). I was a shitty husband and have horrible coping skills when it involves dealing with other people. I know I am a huge part of the problem and as a result, don’t interact with others. I will die alone and that’s okay it’s just my lot in life.
Posted on 4/30/23 at 5:16 pm to GruntbyAssociation
I should have added to my post that my brother only had daughters, and me not having kids means my family name dies with me.
I think that is the worst part for me when I really think about it.
I think that is the worst part for me when I really think about it.
Posted on 4/30/23 at 5:19 pm to kywildcatfanone
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I should have added to my post that my brother only had daughters, and me not having kids means my family name dies with me.
Same with me. I'm the only son on my dad's side of the family and I had all girls.
Posted on 4/30/23 at 5:21 pm to BabyTac
No matter how many kids you have, no matter how many friends you have, no matter how many people are in the room with you, we all die alone.
Posted on 4/30/23 at 5:21 pm to BabyTac
Nope. Never wanted any. Married a woman that didn’t either. Had nothing to do with money, free time, etc. Just wasn’t interested in raising children didn’t then and still don’t see any upside for me.
Posted on 4/30/23 at 5:25 pm to BabyTac
Costa Rica, Thailand, Balkans. There’s enough for a heterosexual to not think about what if’s
Posted on 4/30/23 at 5:28 pm to BabyTac
I can’t imagine how hollow and boring life would be after 50 without kids. I’d be rich as frick, but wouldn’t have much to look forward to.
Posted on 4/30/23 at 5:33 pm to Jim Rockford
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brother got married about your age and had three kids in three years.
Fertile turtle.
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