People Are Sharing 50 Things That Aren’t Socially Acceptable But They Still Do Them

Idyllic. Kids have never appealed to me. Animals on the other hand ....

I think this is great. Depends on if you want to work to live or live to work. I'd rather have a job where you can leave work at work and go live your life.

After trying to teach, both full and part time and becoming so anxious and exhausted, I am happy working in after school care. I was offered the manager/coordinator position, which would mean taking on planning, more paperwork etc, but I am happy just being an educator, having fun with the kids and getting out at the end of my shift. Less responsibility but more energy and enjoyment.

I was a labor doula for several years. I supported women in labor. It was emotional and educational support. I had no desire to become a midwife. I enjoyed what I did and didn't desire to add on the responsibility that comes with being a midwife. I was the only doula at the center not studying to be a midwife and everyone acted like I was a slacker for not moving up. What's wrong with being a doula? Later, I went to school to be a medical assistant. I was the only person in the program who just wanted to be a medical assistant. Everyone else was using it as a foot in the door move to go on to nursing, etc. I even had an interviewer admonish me for not wanting to be something more. It's like it's never enough. We're expected to constantly be striving for more. We're not allowed to be content where we're at. I just want a quiet little job that allows me time to garden, read, and spend time with my kids and cats.

Unless you're a sociopathic killer...

I'm in my early 20s but i want my tubes tied too. I NEVER want kids. Honestly my genes don't deserve to be transferred like I've had enough issues with them. But obviously, doctors can only talk about my 'future husband'

As a person who always wanted kids I never knew that you couldn’t get it done voluntarily till you are 36 (sorry for my ignorance). I think that’s ridiculous, you are old enough to have kids so surely you are old enough to decide that you don’t want them. Being a dad is my favourite thing but always needing to watch money isn’t. I believe that it’s your body your choice. Good luck PeepPeep.

It's not that you can't, it's that most doctors won't do the surgery. They don't want to be responsible if you change your mind.

I got a tubal ligation at 23. I guess it depends on the doctor.

You're one really old duck!

In the US it's 25 or 3 kids. I tried to get mine at 24 and was told I had to wait 6 months. I get it...it's hard to reverse, and if I had done it 18 would have regretted it. But some people KNOW they want none

Good luck, Peep Peep! I'm 46 and begging for a hysterectomy or even just uterine ablation to stop having no period for 5 months, then a horrible period that lasts its own month. Still no joy.

Maybe cause I live in Canada it's different but other than age of consent the only restriction I've come across is stubborn doctors. Also, it's free. Got mine done at 26.

Men in the UK can generally get snipped younger than women. I always knew I didn't want to add to the world's problems by procreating, and my wife was onboard, so I got done in my late twenties. This is the optimal solution in my opinion. A vasectomy is a far less invasive/risky procedure than a female sterilisation. It is to some extent reversible, although sperm could be stored for future use, in case circumstances change. Also the pill may work, but can and does have all sorts of adverse effects on a woman's physical and mental health,so you'd think a man's love for his partner would lead to him stepping up, and taking one for the team. Just one problem......most men's egos aren't robust enough to do the sensible thing.

I asked for this at 21 and the doctor said know. I ended up sick and gaining weight. I'm hoping to lose a lot of it by next February so I can get this done. My husband is completely on board. No kids was agreed on early in our relationship.

I had mine done at 22, birth control failed and I had 2 kids so they did mine. That sucks the Dr won't listen to what you want done with your own body 😞

As i am post menopausal, I think I should be able to get a hysterectomy covered by insurance...

I was able to get mine removed at 31

I lucked out on this when I was 23. I'm now almost 73. Never regretted it for a moment.

Didn't know you had to be a certain age.

The European Court has deckared that euthanasia for phychiatric problems does not violate Human Rights.

I agree. That's the ultimate "freedom" because after you've considered all your options and tried all the treatments, you, and only you, know when it's time.

Hi Moo, I am someone's birth mother. She was given up for adoption. Her birth father and I made that choice together. We were physically mature enough, but not emotionally or mentally ready to be parents. I made sure that I never got pregnant again. I still have all my equipment. Just sexual intercourse never brought me the kind of pleasure that men receive from the act. The last time I had sex was in 2007. It has never bothered me since I chose to stop. Didn't do it very often anyway. Sometimes I wish I did enjoy sex. It's not possible to have a platonic relationship with a guy, when you are a female. They always end up wanting sex and have no understanding why I don't want sex. What little dating life I had died long ago. I miss dating. Just so you know, I'm 57 and most of the time a happily divorced woman.

My genius manual said that there is something of a pattern where creative people usually don’t have more than 120 IQ, because they need to hold that wonder and almost child-like naive awe. The Bible also says that children belong in the kingdom of Heaven, so… oh, oops, my manual didn’t say that, I read it somewhere else recently… for some reason my brain is all zig-zagged, I keep forgetting words and whatnot. Maybe bc I’m wearing glasses after a while…

I bit the bullet 2 weeks ago and got a precription. It is depression.

I am not sure if it was invented by anyone in particular, but I agree with your general idea, I think. As in, perhaps laziness exists, but the negative connotation does not add up. Why would it be bad to do nothing? To me, that is a type of capitalist thinking, where everything always has to be productive in order to have value. It can even happen that you do not feel like doing whatever you think of as self-care, and then you feel like c**p... How is that still self-care, if it needs you doing some kind of violence to yourself? If one is truly lazy, I think that should bring joy. Laziness *is* a form of self-care, and even when it is not, one can choose to do nothing that produces "value" under capitalist thinking. That is a valid decision one can make, if it brings you something positive. Perhaps not always joy, but then at least the option to rest a little so you can have energy for the things that do bring you joy.

No offense but I don't want you as a neighbour. lol

AGREED!!!!

My first thought too when I read this!

Whenever I hear that line, my brain immediately goes back to an old Toyota commercial back in the 80'S? (might have been later) Edit: my OCD wouldn't let me leave it alone, it was 1997 https://youtu.be/eAyf1aAMmEo