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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Late 20’s is too young to marry[/quote]

Not really.  Female fertility declines quickly in your 30s.[/quote]

Not everything in life is about marriage and babies! Has it ever occurred to you that not everyone wants that type of lifestyle?! Instead of OP mourning that she might not get grandchildren, she should be proud that her kids are thinking for themselves and not conforming to what society thinks they should be doing. [/quote]

Isn't society informing millennials with a fantasy as well? Pretty sure that will fall apart let say around 48 to 55. I guess everyone's idea of fantasy is different. [/quote]

Wait what happens at 48? I am 47 and don't regret not having kids (yet). Is something going to change in the next year? Please prepare me![/quote]

Feel free to grow older without family, if that's your preference.  Check on many other threads here about aging parents. Additionally, you eventually will retire and realize that your career was just a job. Maybe you have an ongoing support network,  lots of friends who are also childless, but that would be a rarity.  [/quote]

Are we on the same forum? None of those threads express any gratitude or love for dealing with aging parents/in-laws. In fact, one of them actually states that the DW feels resentment about the situation and it's hard on their marriage. You do realize that your children have to lead their lives and that means that you will be on a backburner right? There's also another thread about parents who have young adult children and many have stated that they may just be found rotting in their homes if they die. Having children is no guarantee of anything in life. [/quote]

Of course.  It certainly isn't a guarantee of anything.  Pretty sure that is universally accepted. [/quote]

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