One of the most invasive questions people can ask is about your plans to have children.
It’s no one’s business but the people making the choice–and sometimes it’s not even a choice.
But that doesn’t stop people from asking.
At family functions and even in the workplace, if you’re in a committed relationship and over the age of 24, the awkward questions abound.
It’s time to stop asking such personal questions. People don’t have kids for all kinds of reasons.
Fertility issues aside, 10 people explain the myriad emotions surrounding sterilization.
1. Sometimes, it’s a choice you make together
I hope karma, at least, was very sweet.
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2. Sometimes, it’s the mature thing to do
We don’t know their life.
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3. No matter what you say, it’s going to be the wrong thing
Even when you mean well, better just to go about your day.
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4. Some people can laugh it off easier than others
But why should they have to?
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5. Taking “it’s none of your business” to a whole new level
Because safety is about more than just preventing pregnancy.
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6. It could become a dangerous game.
Like at some point you have to tell them right?
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7. There are times when it makes total sense
And you end up regretting it anyway.
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8. But there is still joy, even with regret
Fertility treatments, foster parenting, adoption, pets.
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9. Choice is the key
When you don’t get one, either way, it hurts.
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10. The important thing is doing what’s right for yourself
And living the life you want to live.
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These posts show that people are childless for all kinds of reasons, and that everyone should mind their own business until it affects them.
Do you know of other reasons for not having kids that you want to share? Drop them in the comments.
