^ ^ I'm glad my comment was useful. When I was younger I always got a lot of comments that I would change my mind, I'd regret it, etc. I had a boyfriend break up with me when he finally realized I was serious about not having kids. He was biding his time hoping I'd change my mind. When we broke up, a few people asked why I wouldn't "compromise" and have one kid! Another friend who did regret not having kids kept telling me to freeze my eggs. Fortuntely, by now, most people realize I am serious, although I get the occasional comment since I look younger than I am.

These days I have several friends that don't have children by choice either who are very understanding of my choices, so that is helpful.

If anything, these days I am even more sure in my decision. My husband and I went through a rough few years recently, mainly financial and job stress. Things are better now, but it was very stressful for a while. I think if we had kids while going through all that, it would have been even more difficult, especially from a financial aspect.