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[quote=Anonymous]44 year old again. I appreciate reading all the different perspectives. I think society tells you that you need to get married and have kids to be happy, so it’s hard for people to understand you can be genuinely happy without those things. The things that make me happy are travel (94 countries and counting!), learn about different cultures, exploring new cities, volunteering, learning languages (and sleeping in on the weekend). To some it may seem like a selfish life without purpose, but for me my purpose is to explore and wander and learn about the world. If I had kids (for me) I’d feel trapped. Yes you can travel with kids, but its not the same. I have lots of friends, I’m a godmother, an aunt and a have rich social circle. I just don’t want to have kids and I’m really glad I didn’t give in to the pressure that is put on all women to do what is expected. I hear you about the mountain climb, but tomorrow isn’t promised so I don’t want to wait until my kids are grown or I’m retired to explore the world. I live for the present, not the future. Maybe if I didn’t travel or have different dreams, I’d feel like I was missing out. I have friends who desperately want to get married and have kids, and they aren’t happier than married women. I think only women who made the decision for themselves not to be married and have kids are the happy ones. [/quote]

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