For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 love yourself ❤❤❤❤😊😊

Single child free women are supposed to be the happiest demographic.

Self-promotion or prioritising self-preservation is not selfishness. Just because the primary path the media propagates involves the human side of being social (overly?) .. doesn’t mean everyone needs to go with the crowd. Playing life on hard, solo, is fine. Do what makes you happy, don’t step onto others’ feet. Easy innit?

Hi there! I'm another childless adult woman (who also wouldn't be dating anyone if I was single somehow again). When family's not your "joy" many people just don't know what to do with you or they assume that since you're not like them you're malfunctioning, and therefore that THEY have to shame you into "shaping up". This will inevitably be oversimplified, but this is how grok the larger reasons as to why these sometimes VERY specific, unexpected complaints come from toward women: Costs have been rising for everyone and there's a lot of discourse online about how many first world contries aren't having kids at a rate that will "replace" the existing meat grinder - oh sorry - workforce. Society has never been restructuring quite like this before, so there's a lot of natural apprehension about the future which is making people internally anxious, scared, angry, and bitter. Unfortunately, the only way some people seem to know how to deal with this is by shaming and/or lashing out at others for "coming up short" to the historical precedent. Judging by the most engaged (and therefore profitable) discourses happening online - Culture War centered content, the 24/7 news cycle and other addictive, consuption-based media designed to make people angry for engagement is excrabating the situation immensely. It's all a bit sad but not at all completely unexpected.

“Perpetuating the HOUSING CRISIS?” 😂 I do not track, but the things YOU’RE saying make sense.

Dealing with burnout from manufacturing jobs and the weight of unresolved trauma has been difficult. Trauma is a word I still hesitate to even use. I have been very avoidant in my behavior and thinking for a variety of reasons that I am trying to make sense of. It’s easy to fall into the trap of blaming yourself for everything, and society encourages that individualistic mindset, it avoids addressing the broader systemic issues. That intentionally cultivated narrow view isolates us and prevents any meaningful change from taking place. It's also a easy way out of acknowledging the bigger picture, that's why the self help industry stays profitable. I'm trying to figure out how much responsibility I bear for the place I find myself in, to better understand how to move forward, reclaim my agency and make amends with myself. Reading Erich Fromm’s Marx's Concept of Man has been key, and listening to The Sane Society audiobook. Fromm provides a critical and psychoanalytic perspective on how modern society alienates us from the world, others and ourselves. Vivek Chibber's Confronting Capitalism has been very clarifying and empowering. His analysis exposes deeply entrenched inequalities and offers a pathway to resistance that feels grounded in reality and thought provoking. His lectures critique the individualist ideology that permeates our society as well. I’ve also been diving into Marx’s Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844, particularly the sections on alienation. Marx’s breakdown of how we become alienated from our labor, from others, and ourselves under the development of capitalism has been really helpful in framing my own experiences. The way he articulates this alienation sheds light on the disconnection I’ve felt and gives me a clearer understanding of the systemic nature of my struggles. The first section of the manuscript is especially impactful, and I recommend it to anyone interested-it’s available for free online. My hope is that by learning more about these ideas I can empower myself to live a life that’s more aligned with my values and on my own terms, as much as that is possible.

The only time I don't feel emboldened in my decision not to have kids is when I spend time with my family. I am the only one of my cousins without a child, which was because I'm the youngest by far, but I'm reaching an age where they're starting to ask questions. Then I realized that in my family, I don't have a model for what a woman's life without kids even looks like. Even though I'm 28, it still feels like they see me as a kid until I have my own. And part of me does wish I lived near them so I could be more of a part of their kids lives, but I don't know if I would want to deal with their parents' shade. Anyway, it's always good to come back to the city with my bf (who agrees on no kids), and our other child-free-by-choice friends, who see me as the competent adult I am.

For me home is where nature is. Canada seems like a non-homey place. I like USA

I’m about to be single for the first time in my whole life as a 31 year old. I want to be single for a long long time m

Audio issues.. Maybe try a compressor or limiter to even out the amplitude.

I adore you & would love to be your friend or wife ❤ you're a gem

I’ve never felt at home, I don’t know if I ever will… the closest thing to home I’ve felt is camping in the woods by the river

The best version of yourself is made when you stick to choices you make. You only have one lifetime, so it will always be there; sacrifices to be made. Plan, execute, enjoy 😉

I can't here you

I have 2, i don't plan on having anymore.

There's more to life than having children

I like the way your brain makes thoughts. Subbed.

The biggest hurdle is learning HOW to say no. Some people require straight talk, some others welcome more diplomatic speech. Nevertheless, one of today’s most coveted skills is the ability to stick to boundaries and say no when it is appropriate.

I knew from a very young age that I didn’t want children. I like quiet time and get overwhelmed with a lot of commotion. My parents and friends never made a big deal about my, and my husband’s decision!

My last relationship ended in 2019 . I have zero interest in getting into another one . I am lucky that people in my life aren't pushy about it

Its nice to see someone else with similar view points.

I share your thoughts, 100%. I am amazed at how calmly you managed to get the message across in spite of how infuriating it is to hear such awful, cruel, mostly just dumb comments. To those who say "you won't know true love": So in order to "truly love" you need to create your own little, vulnerable new human being that you bring up yourself (maybe it even needs to have your genes)? I don't think these people think about what they are saying.

Wow! Your statement of losing trust with yourself, hit hard. Thank you

I went for a hike by myself today. It was what I needed and various people didn't show interest so I just went rather than put it off. Was awesome and I'll happily do it again

33 yo single and childfree woman from Sweden here 👋

For the first time in my life (I am 33) I have found a woman like myself 😂 Relate to everything you are saying

Hearing you speak about not having the qualities needed to be the parent you want to be is exactly why I do not want kids. Physical touch and constant noise would totally DRAIN me and I would not be able to control my temprament around my kids no matter how much I would love them. The ”selfish” argument is so stupid and so wrong.

As I m reading lately on some public comments: DONT Explain Yourself To Demons.. Who are Commited to Lies!!!!

If you're childfree, stop wasting time talking about being childfree and start living your childfree life.

You did not change the conversation. Of course you have the right to decide for yourself. What I think is that you young people need to re-evaluate marriage and family. I believe this concept is lost. To that I would ask: do you have a responsibility to your nation? In the near future we have the effects of climate change war, famine, economic and political collapse. In less than 100 years the world population will be reduced to 3 billion. I will die in less than 30 years, you will die in less than 60 years. Since you don't have a child, that will be the end. So what will come next? A new civilization created by those who survive what is coming. I hope it will be a matriarchical society. I hope men will know what circumcision is. I hope there will be no tolerance for religion, but replaced by a true understanding of GOD. The change is inevitable. I will die soon, but you can still change the conversation. Chief, US Navy, retired.

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Nothing wrong with being alone, its alot less stress.

Are you on the spectrum?

I was sent my own way

I’m incapable of dating, my personality is too avoidant. I’m not happy about it but I’ve made peace with it.

Here is a thought for you. Have you ever tried just dating. No relationships, just dating. This way you don’t have to call them up and tell them what you are doing. This way, people are not really a burden on your life. You call them up and say, “want to go out tonight”? If they are busy, oh well, just call the next one. Be like Charlie Scheen in Two And A Half Men, just without all the sex. lol. I’m not trying to tell you what to do, this is more where my head is at with dating. I do hear you about other people becoming exhausting.

I will be honest, you are smart and attractive. This could be why some men get mad at this. It is like loosing a really good athlete from your team roster. I hate that comparison but it is the best one I can think of at the moment.

The reason not dating is such a foreign concept to me is because I enjoy it. I want to start dating again badly. The reason I don’t date is due to money. That is it. Once I get my job situation in order, I can’t wait to jump back into that ring. I guess it never really dawned on me that some people just don’t like it.

Yup I stopped dating in my 30s and I’m 45 now. My life is more peaceful and problem free this way. ❤ I also don’t get lonely.

similar situation here! now at 40 and single since about 5 years. not interested into dating, not even interested in women neither lol. too much energy and time...better off when life is just simple and no hassles

Please do not argue with people - you really don't owe them that, it is non of anyones business

The longer you arre single, the better you feel, you suddently realize that you are really FREE for the first time in your life

Same girl. Been single for most of my life. It hasn't even occurred to me and always seemed like something “other people” do, and I haven't felt lonely at all. I thought I'd get interested in dating by this point, but not at all. I don't care how attractive somebody is, if they disturb my peace, or I have to compromise in a way that I didn't have to before I met them, I'm automatically not interested!

Can’t relate as a hopeless romantic 😂

I decided not to pursue relationships at 31 years old after another traumatic breakup. I'm 59 now. Worked out fine for me. I'm a quiet introvert too. I've never been lonely either. I have a good life and peace.

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It is OK not to date its a matter of choice its not compulsory leave people make their own choices they have a right to say no if they aren't interested. Screw the controversy its pointless.

I'm honestly kind of the same.. I had maybe one interest in a boy once in school but soon lost it and to this day I still have no desire to find someone I may or may not stay single.. I'm still only 24.

Congrats and good on you to be happy as a single person. 👍 I wish more people would be this outspoken about being single. I am almost 50 and have never been in a relationship with a significant other. Ik have had 'dates' in the past but it takes a lot to maintain a relationship and I am not into that. I am happy to be single and go around when I want to. I don't have to consider the feelings/doings of a partner. You can be alone even when you are in a relationship with a partner. Being alone is not about the status wether you are in a relationship or not but about feelings. I am from the Netherlands and I noticed that a lot of North Americans are obsessed to get married and marry their first love after highschool and when that relationship strands they are on the need to find someone else. I ask myself WHY. Why can't you be happy alone and do you really need someone to be happy?

Just be honest. You are desexed