To me, the thought of having kids is about like the thought of marrying a guy; I just don't have either urge, I don't understand either urge, and I find the general idea of either to be profoundly unappealing and off-putting. And don't get me wrong, I'm glad that it's available for people who do want it, but for me, I have to assume that either would have costs me huge life opportunities that have meant the world to me, such as marrying my wife who has also never wanted kids.
While there are obviously exceptions, and different people have different priorities and perspectives, from the youngest of ages, almost all the adults I've known, almost all the parents I've known, seemingly live lives that consist of little more than bouncing between fulfilling biologically motivated urges, and meeting social requirements and expectations. And obviously there's nothing wrong with that, but I never saw the appeal, I've wanted more.
Many bitcoiners tell stories of when it clicked that the world at large is fucked and they could no longer simply "be normal and meet expectations". To me it never made sense or had any appeal, and I've always felt the same way about having kids.
All that said, while my life is "weird", and "quirky" by the stands of most, I love it. It's full of passion, joy, and meaning, and I wouldn't generally dare ask for anything more.
AJ2884
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2024-07-13 16:11:16
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2024-07-13 16:11:16Event JSON
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