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[quote=Anonymous]Late 40's and didn't have children and no regrets here.

I have two close friends with no children same age, no regrets and I know a handful of other people who are childfree and don't seem to regret anything.  A couple of those people are much older and retired.

Is your sister going through a phase in life where her doubts may be related to something else. A period of stagnation, her friends are busy with young kids, she has just retired.  She may be going through a change and just a little unsure at the moment.  Did she decide more for what her husband wanted rather than what she really wanted?

In the end some people will regret their choices in life and others will be happy.

I am happy if people have kids and are happy with their choices.  I am still not sure why people with kids feel so adamant about telling others how unhappy they will be later in life if they don't have kids.  I am still not sure why people with kids seem to get so upset people don't have kids or are quick to pity them.

The number of times I have read that people will be lonely in older age.  Children are not the only family people have.  People also have friends.  People can move through life with long lasting meaningful relationships of a different variety.  I get there is a different bond between parent and child however I have never wanted to experience that.  Not sure why but I just don't need it and so because of that I don't miss it or long for it or regret that I don't have it.  I have never wanted that responsibility.

I'm sorry your sister is going through a hard time.  Perhaps have another chat to her and ask her what's going on.  Its possible that she is going through a blah phase and she will eventually move on from this.
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