too many people die up there man

Uhhh, yeah. Hard pass from me

Spelunking lol. Only thing I cave to is a gallon of cookie dough ice cream

Don't let anyone guilt you into kids. You're not required.

me too. I think with my mental health I'd be a terrible parent, I can barely remember to eat every day, let alone remember to feed kids!

Nope. We both agreed neither of us is father material (or interested) we're more Geeky Uncle.

Being a parent isn't for everyone. I had a hard time understanding that sentence myself for a very long time. I believe that there are a lot of parents in this world that shouldn't have been one. On that note, for myself, I can't imagine my life without my kids. They bring so much joy, meaning and love to my life. It is a blessing to bring kids into this world and if you don't want them, then stand by your reasons. Having kids will change your life forever. The changes it made in mine, it would take a few hrs for me to write hahaha! That being said, it's good that people are being honest about it and it should be talked about in relationships too before someone gets hurt or miscommunication happens.

I don't like kids, I don't want kids but damn does it make me furious when people hurt kids. Some people should have never become parents. And I don't want to bring a kid into this. *gestures at everything*

Good for you. It's not for everyone. And cultural stereotypes need to get over this fact. I have two beautiful children and I have to say it's the best thing I've ever done,. That doesn't mean everyone else needs to be just like me. 💚

Welcome to me. 35 and literally at that age where wife and I have to decide

Become a pet parent. Many dogs are looking for loving parents!

Amen to that. Why would I want to suffer through pregnancy and childbirth (being a transgender man), end up with a little alien-looking thing that will cause me to never sleep well again and leak fluids everywhere, and then have to raise a child through the various stages of being headstrong and hormonal for the next 18+ years when I could just have a bunch of fluffy cats?

I sometimes wonder if there are others like me. Always thought, growing up, that I'd have children, got older and had different relationships, never felt any "urge" to have kids. I kept being told, "wait till your biological clock kicks in", it never did. Finally ended up with someone who didn't want children and was happier with them than I'd ever been in my life. Still felt no need for children of my own and so, it never happened. I'm happy with that. But I do sometimes think that if I'd ended up with someone else, I might have had kids!

Stay strong in your convictions my friend.

I am happy married and childless. I don't feel like I am missing out. Just the opposite.

I cannot agree any more on this one.

Then, don't have kids.

Then don’t! Only have kids when your willing to sacrifice your sanity, wealth and time. I love my kids, would do anything for them. But it takes effort. I admire people who say: not for me!

Childless is my comfort zone. No bliss, no despair. Very very glad for all of the wonderful people who reproduce and raise the good humans. Thank you!

If you don't want to be a parent, don't. It's not a virtue to either have or not have kids.

I've never had kids and I don't miss it at all.

I find this one difficult to comment on. While I absolutely respect anyone's right to make this choice, it makes me very sad when I hear so many kids in their 20s declare with absolute certainty that they will never have children. I get that there may be situations that make you feel that way--fir example, if you were raised in an very abusive home and feel it is the only way to end the cycle of violence--but too often it seems to be because these kids have been taught that humanity is irredeemably evil and the world is doomed. I'm old enough to have lived through many, many end of the world predictions, and we're all still here. Just keep an open mind, and an open heart.

I'm a proud parent of 4 kids and I had them over a 20 year period of time. I don't recommend parenthood to everyone. It's a choice you need to make with sincerity because it's a commitment that lasts longer than mariage.

Ditto for me turning 33 next month and I have no desire to have kids, my brother is the same meanwhile my sister has 2 the first born when she was 18.

It can certainly feel like "all" but honestly I have found it's not as many as it seems like if you take a step back, and even if your group of friends really is "all" having kids (or planning to) know that many MANY people are living happy childless lives, and a good amount of them are well past the age of having kids, meaning they made a decision and are happy with it. There are certainly malcontents on both sides, and it can be hard not to have regrets even if you know you made the right choice for you, but I think most people who plan and stick to it end up happier for it. That said, it's okay to change your mind whichever side of having kids you end up on, but please don't get talked into it for someone else's reasons. (Edit: my decision was to have kids, and I am glad I do, but it absolutely has had challenges).

At least YOU know it's a total life change. Amazing how many i****s are surprised.

Being a parent (both kids are grown ups now) has made Life crazier, yes, but also immeasurably Sweeter & more worthwhile. But I also agree that anyone who's not Totally up for it & excited at the prospect shou)d skip taking on the immense responsibility & financial load of raising other human beings. Less suffering that way, for all involved. For those who end up w/ children anyway, please realize that situation was not the child's fault, nor choice. My parents were 19 & 23, had dated for a few mos & I guess Dad didn't like condoms..I'm SO Glad I waited till 27 to have kids. It sucked to grow up feeling resented for merely existing. We need sex ed in high schools. Children need to feel wanted & safe.

Don't let society bully you into having children

The world has a need for fun aunts and uncles, and it's a much more fun vocation. What the world does not need is gazillions of parents

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Is anybody going to casually ask the aliens if they want us there? Just showing up there seems a bit disrespectful

You may not be able to get famous but you can ALWAYS shoot for being infamous

Did it for my 30th. Didn't die. Probably never do it again, since I didn't die the first time why chance it?

I didn't know that! I'm partially colorblind. I'm scared of planes anyways tho lol

Is it called that because it's "thalass" thing you'd ever do? Seems logical...