donald...really said:No kids. No desire. No interest. No explanations. No apologies. No one ones business.
Just two wonderful dogs.
I have noticed that many people who don't have kids do have a pet they love very much. I guess everyone does need someone to love, care for, cuddle with and think you are best.
I remember reading a newspaper article about a single actress that adopted a kid. Her friend said "she needed someone to love and cuddle after a long day at work." HELLO, get a dog!!!!!!!! that isn't why you have kids! (better yet 2 dogs so they have someone else to play with when you are at work.) You don't have to start a college fund for dogs either.
I think PrincessKitty has a very good point about being out of step with others your age that are starting familys. I remember feeling like a was joining a specail "club" when I was pregnant. There is a bound between parents I think (knowing how difficult it is.) I have also noticed that many people who do like kids are not parents have kids in their life one way or another: teacher, work (nurse, socialworker, therapsit etc...) nieces, newphews, children of friends etc.... This fills up their desire to have kids. When I used to teach preschool, or be a therapist with speical needs kids that was all the brith control motovation I needed. I got past it though when DH and I were ready to start a family.