I'm sorry, OP. I'm also a childfree woman, and I had an FML accepted last year when my disgust of children (babies in particular) led me to refuse holding my cousin's baby in a far blunter manner than intended. So congrats on joining the "I don't like children, FML" club...? It really sucks that having or wanting children is so tied up with being a part of life, especially for women. I know the human race wouldn't get very far if that weren't a majority view, but it seems it's gone far enough that we should be able to not collectively flip out when someone dissents. Hopefully your friends will soon realize the benefits of having a fun auntie for their kids or, if you're like me and would rather avoid kids entirely, one unencumbered adult to have an occasional kid-free night out with.

My friends grandmother called her selfish because my friend is an only child and doesn't want kids. Don't listen to the assholes saying "Oh, you will change your mind in a few years" or "Having kids is the best thing a woman can do."

I feel you, OP, kids are the worst :') As a fellow girl with no desire to procreate, I support you.

I'm totally with you there. Kids suck

I hear you on that!! Just listening to kid in waiting room wailing away. Hysterectomy time!! But according to my "friend" not wanting kids is why god hasn't blessed me with a man. Lmaoo!!

One thing I've always found weird about these situations is how people make such thoughtless comments that would make them look crazy to society at large if the comments were about any other thing. For example: "I just got my first teaching job! I'm so excited!" "Oh, you're young, you'll change your mind and realize you've really wanted to be a lawyer all this time." "I shouldn't get a dog. I'm afraid of them, plus I live in a small apartment and can't afford any of the supplies!" "Oh, you should get a dog anyway! Dogs are such a blessing, I'm sure you can find a way to manage!" Or imagine telling someone who is happy to have a child that they will change their mind in a few years and regret having a kid! Saying anything like this to someone would make you look like an asshole and a weirdo who is way too interested in other people's personal business. But somehow, many people seem to find it acceptable to make those same comments when it comes to children. So many people seem to feel that having children should be the default option, and you'd better have an unshakable reason if you decide not to. I think it should be the other way around. While I'm sure it sucks for people who do not have children and later regret this decision, I think it would be much worse to have kids and later regret having them, since that can also damage the kids, too.

Just remember you'll be sitting there in peace & quiet, able to go as you please, with all of your extra income from your awesome career :) they sound like that's all they live for. Which is ok I guess, but ya gotta have a life! If they don't agree that's fine. If they're "disgusted", they sound like sad pathetic bitches with not much to strive toward in life.

Just recognize that that sentiment drastically lowers your assessed value for potential romantic partners. Imagine sending out a resume that says you won't work with chicken when applying for a butcher position. Right off the bat, that's a no-go for many guys. I'm not criticizing your choice; one of my best friends is firmly against ever having children, and she's really fun to be with. Just don't be that girl who complains about how no decent men are ever interested in you.

Marry me lol

I don't want kids either OP don't worry about it. Kids are loud, smelly, sticky, annoying, and REALLY expensive. I honestly hate kids. Keep your annoying little demon away from me. It isn't cute. It's annoying. Keep it in your house until it stops being so annoying.