Jokerman
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Wed Apr-11-07 07:30 AM
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I've known that I didn't want kids since I was a teenager. There were a few messed up situations with women I dated, primarily from women that refused to believe I didn't want children or thought that I would change my mind, but other than that, no problems.
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| -Child-free/Child-less people.....I'd like to know if you've ever regretted your decision? |
Evoman |
Apr-11-07 01:08 AM |
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No. Yes. Who knows. Opinion: "I probably shouldn't have watched 'Idiocracy'" n/t |
qnr |
Apr-11-07 01:11 AM |
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No. |
Heidi |
Apr-11-07 01:17 AM |
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nope |
enigmatic |
Apr-11-07 01:17 AM |
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Absolutely No Regrets About Being Childfree |
REP |
Apr-11-07 01:18 AM |
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No. No regrets. |
swag |
Apr-11-07 01:25 AM |
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Pricey twins? |
MountainLaurel |
Apr-11-07 10:35 AM |
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So far 5 for 5 no regrets....thank you for your responses. |
Evoman |
Apr-11-07 01:30 AM |
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my parents always like to joke about how much money they'd have |
mark414 |
Apr-11-07 02:14 AM |
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I have kids, all grown now, and I have no regrets. I'm sure that my |
Arkansas Granny |
Apr-11-07 09:05 AM |
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None whatsoever |
Oeditpus Rex |
Apr-11-07 01:35 AM |
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Nope. |
Withywindle |
Apr-11-07 02:10 AM |
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On the flip side, I DO have regrets about having children. |
Radio_Lady |
Apr-11-07 03:09 AM |
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yeah, that's what I was thinking |
MissMillie |
Apr-11-07 06:25 AM |
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I don't think it's selfish -- |
Katherine Brengle |
Apr-12-07 10:49 AM |
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The Portland (Oregon) Tribune ran a story with this theme on Tues., April 10. |
Radio_Lady |
Apr-11-07 03:11 AM |
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ty |
stuntcat |
Apr-11-07 10:20 AM |
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I don't have kids, I don't want kids. |
Omphaloskepsis |
Apr-11-07 03:14 AM |
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nephews and neices are cool |
Skittles |
Apr-11-07 03:21 AM |
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I agree |
turtlensue |
Apr-11-07 11:17 PM |
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I have twin niece and nephew. |
Evoman |
Apr-11-07 11:54 AM |
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I have a very good friend who chose, along with her husband, not |
SeattleGirl |
Apr-11-07 03:16 AM |
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never once |
GoPsUx |
Apr-11-07 03:17 AM |
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money is the smallest part of the investment you make |
MissMillie |
Apr-11-07 06:27 AM |
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Raising kids is quite a bit of work |
GoPsUx |
Apr-11-07 09:14 AM |
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I wasn't questioning your choice |
MissMillie |
Apr-11-07 10:10 AM |
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No. Husband and I have been very happy with our decision. |
distantearlywarning |
Apr-11-07 06:32 AM |
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No regrets here. |
Jokerman |
Apr-11-07 07:30 AM |
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No regrets whatsoever. n/t |
Mad_Dem_X |
Apr-11-07 07:33 AM |
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I'm only 22, but ... |
Akoto |
Apr-11-07 07:38 AM |
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Nope. No regrets. |
Deep13 |
Apr-11-07 07:54 AM |
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I've never been married, so no, I don't have any regrets |
noonwitch |
Apr-11-07 08:06 AM |
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I have kids so I can't officially vote |
MistressOverdone |
Apr-11-07 08:06 AM |
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i was sad when i had a tubal pregnancy, but it wasn't life changing |
AZDemDist6 |
Apr-11-07 08:30 AM |
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No regrets. |
raccoon |
Apr-11-07 08:46 AM |
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So far, no. nt |
asthmaticeog |
Apr-11-07 09:13 AM |
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No regrets at all. |
Rabrrrrrr |
Apr-11-07 09:16 AM |
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I'm gladder every day |
stuntcat |
Apr-11-07 10:16 AM |
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No flames here. |
Evoman |
Apr-11-07 11:59 AM |
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Well you certainly |
Southpawkicker |
Apr-12-07 10:57 AM |
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Seven years ago |
stuntcat |
Apr-12-07 07:51 PM |
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thanks sweetie! |
Southpawkicker |
Apr-14-07 01:41 AM |
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Not for one microsecond. n/t |
InvisibleTouch |
Apr-11-07 10:21 AM |
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The only regrett I have ever had... |
Hell Hath No Fury |
Apr-11-07 10:23 AM |
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child-free here |
BuddhaGirl |
Apr-11-07 10:24 AM |
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I'd have answered earlier, but I was busy sleeping. |
RedStateShame |
Apr-11-07 10:25 AM |
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I have no regrets about being child-free... |
RetroLounge |
Apr-11-07 10:31 AM |
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It wasn't my decision |
1gobluedem |
Apr-11-07 10:38 AM |
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Yes. |
kwassa |
Apr-11-07 10:45 AM |
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There are plenty of kids born everyday who need a good home. |
Evoman |
Apr-11-07 12:00 PM |
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Never wanted kids, never regretted it. |
bertha katzenengel |
Apr-11-07 10:50 AM |
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Nope |
bikebloke |
Apr-11-07 10:56 AM |
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I have 3 kids but you wondered in one post if any parents regretted it |
skygazer |
Apr-11-07 11:18 AM |
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This is basically me. |
lildreamer316 |
Apr-11-07 11:09 PM |
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never felt any kinda desire to have children - in the event, commited relationships with |
KG |
Apr-11-07 11:28 AM |
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At 24, I cannot imagine having kids... |
deepthought42 |
Apr-11-07 11:41 AM |
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I once read a |
caty |
Apr-11-07 12:02 PM |
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Not yet. |
Orsino |
Apr-11-07 12:20 PM |
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Nope |
MrScorpio |
Apr-11-07 12:21 PM |
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My persona qualifies me as an 'adult child'. I cannot answer your question, except |
HypnoToad |
Apr-11-07 12:23 PM |
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No |
terrya |
Apr-11-07 12:23 PM |
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No regrets now |
ganeshji |
Apr-11-07 12:54 PM |
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not for a moment |
HuffleClaw |
Apr-11-07 01:26 PM |
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NO regrets. LOTS more freedom. LOTS more money. a lot LESS responsibility. |
QuestionAll |
Apr-11-07 01:44 PM |
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I love kids |
mentalsolstice |
Apr-11-07 02:28 PM |
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Very happy, no regrets. |
El Fuego |
Apr-11-07 05:00 PM |
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I consider it not deciding. |
Orsino |
Apr-11-07 06:29 PM |
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I'm happy thus far... |
Chan790 |
Apr-11-07 06:43 PM |
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No regrets |
Lady President |
Apr-11-07 06:49 PM |
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Happily childless! |
hyphenate |
Apr-11-07 08:11 PM |
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It wasn't a decision in my case |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Apr-11-07 10:59 PM |
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.... |
lildreamer316 |
Apr-11-07 11:11 PM |
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Happy, fulfilled, no regrets. EVER. n/t |
JulieRB |
Apr-11-07 11:33 PM |
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47 no regrets known since I was 4 |
astral |
Apr-12-07 12:01 AM |
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i have no regrets nt |
Blue_Tires |
Apr-12-07 12:02 AM |
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my mom regrets her decision some days |
Lord Helmet |
Apr-12-07 12:02 AM |
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No |
classicfilmfan |
Apr-12-07 02:18 AM |
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Not for one teeny tiny second |
donheld |
Apr-12-07 04:58 AM |
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I believe in reincarnation, and I believe that having children was not... |
I Have A Dream |
Apr-12-07 06:47 AM |
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I didn't like being around kids when I was a kid. |
azmouse |
Apr-12-07 10:37 AM |
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No regrets at all |
Jimbo S |
Apr-12-07 10:41 AM |
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Child-free by choice and loving it. |
NewWaveChick1981 |
Apr-12-07 10:55 AM |
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Childfree. No regrets. |
Lady Effingbroke |
Apr-12-07 11:30 AM |
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I wouldn't trade my kids for millions BUT |
JitterbugPerfume |
Apr-12-07 01:29 PM |
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It's past time for the Roman Catholic Church and those other |
Sequoia |
Apr-12-07 03:56 PM |
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No regrets here. |
Habibi |
Apr-12-07 08:23 PM |
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We've got to get a dog... |
YellowRubberDuckie |
Apr-12-07 08:34 PM |
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I really want children. I have been trying for close to 2 years. |
Shell Beau |
Apr-12-07 08:47 PM |
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I'm only 26 |
sleebarker |
Apr-12-07 08:59 PM |
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haven't regretted it yet |
Scout |
Apr-14-07 07:50 AM |
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