Couples with children - do you feel sorry for couples with none or envy them?

[eggnoglatte]

Odd question I appreciate but when you see couples who don't have kids do feel sorry for them or envy them?

[CheekyChops]

Why would u feel sorry for them? You don't know their circumstances.

I am 40 and have no children and don't want any either..I certainly don't want anybody feeling sorry for me, it was my choice!

Then again, you could see a couple who have been trying for a baby for 20+ years and are gutted that they haven't conceived...

You can't judge if you don't know.

[Velvetee]

I'm also 40 and about to have my first child, although it was never really in my life plan to have a family, I have enjoyed my freedom and independence greatly over the years.

Everyone is different and I neither feel sorry for nor envy childless couples, it's a personal choice and better to have none, if they are really going to be unwanted and unloved.

[Velvetee]

No Goodbye, should have been here today. I have to have a sweep next Friday if no sign next week.

[tamborine]

I dont think kids are everyones choice, especially for women today. Stable relationships are not guaranteed, especially with the freedom & independance of women now. Kids are the ultimate sufferers when the parents break-up.

[tamborine]

am not criticising anyone gbg....I know its difficult to keep a marriage alive today. My son & daughter both over 30 are unwed but independant & financially secure; they're both afraid of commitment & losing half their assets to failed relationships. I feel, my struggled marriage could have put them off marriage & kids.

[Velvetee]

Thanks Goodbye. What did you do with the diluted Rescue Remedy solution? Can it be drunk?

[tamborine]

a long relaxing soak in the bath should start you off V. In my day we had our pubes shaved - be prepared ;)

[cazzz1975]

I dont really have any opinion of them egg to be honest, why would I envy them if I chose to have children? if you are referring to the early years being difficult, it comes and goes, before you know it you are having a laugh with them and enjoying your family.

plenty of time in life to be alone

[eggnoglatte]

thanks everyone