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mk  ·  3425 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: It's Entirely Normal To Not Want Kids

I wouldn't say that it has made my life better or worse, better in some ways for sure, worse in others, for sure. Lots more joy, less fun. More stress, and more gray hair, that much is certain.

The love I have for my daughter is overwhelming, and that's an incredible thing to experience. But, it's also a very scary thing to experience. I feel like she makes me a better person.

We are only having one, and I have experienced some pressure and disbelief from that decision. But I'm not much bothered by it. People usually have no idea what they are doing themselves, so I typically weigh advice very selectively. :)

For that same reason, when it comes to this decision, I have none to give.