I was unsure when I got into HS if I would want children. Once I hit 18, I knew for sure that I did not want to have children. Until I had my tubal, I was always told I would change my mind and was even asked what I would do if I met “the one” and he wanted children. He’s obviously not “the one” if he wants kids. Once I had that tubal, the comments stopped. I’m 31 and since the age of 18.. I’ve never had any doubt about not wanting kids. Finding a partner is hard tho. I will say that.

I knew since I was 16 that I did not want children and was told the same things as you. Never had a doubt about it. Never had an issue finding a partner. My family could not care less and even if they did, I wouldn’t. Also my brother never wanted children. Better childless than making a child as an insurance for the future as many do in our society

I knew since I can remember. My family didn’t care, no pressure at all to be a mother. I had one minute of doubt back in 2002, and then came to. It definitely took some men off the table, and broke up some relationships, but that’s their choice and that’s completely fair and fine. Now happily partnered.

I knew since I was 10 years old. I also never had any pressure growing up. There was no talk about marriage and babies. It just wasn't a "thing" in my family, even with extended family. Still doesn't come up. Was married to someone that also didn't want kids but we're now divorced. I just turned 40.