Children are lovely -- from a distance. I knew since I was 5 years old that I did not want kids. I hated being a kid. I hated other kids. I felt it would be immoral to bring a child into such a horrible world. Later I felt that it was immoral to have biological children when there are so many children already living who need a loving home. I still feel that way. I would have adopted, but I didn't have the finances to do that. Also, I like to sleep on a regular basis.

I don't encounter many situations where people ask me why I don't have a husband or children. When I do, I tell them that they're too much trouble. I like living alone. After working for someone else all day, I like coming home and doing what I want, when I want and how I want. Or I just smile sweetly and change the topic.