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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Like others have said, it depends on the woman.  Frankly, I have no problem understanding single women without children.  It's the married women who intentionally choose not to have kids that I don't understand.  I don't judge them, I just can't relate.  [b]Honestly, I don't really understand the point of getting married if you're not going to have a family (or at least try to have a family). [/b] I'd rather stay single and have more freedom, but that's just me, I guess.  [/quote]

Well, I kind of feel bad for your spouse if you view your marriage as a means to an end -- having children -- and not meaningful in and of itself.

I married my husband because I love him and want to be partners.  We are a family, whether you want to acknowledge us as such or not.  You have a narrow view of what constitutes a family.  You also have a narrow view of the potential and meaning of marriage.

I have an older friend who lost her husband not too long ago.  They never had children, but they were a strong couple and very bonded.  I've never seen two people so perfect together.  The friend was heartbroken when her husband died, but she has friends and has since developed more friendships with other widows.  Her life is happy and full.  And her marriage was a strong one, built on love and not some means to an end.

It kind of seems amazing to me that people can have children -- can experience that kind of humbling event -- and still be so close-minded, judgmental, and horrible.  For all of the talk about how much you grow up when you have kids, I think some people don't get that memo and somehow they get worse when they have kids.
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