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#parenting

"People Will Call Me A Monster. I Don't Care": People Are Getting Brutally Honest About Whether Or Not They Regret Their Decision To Have (Or Not Have) Children

The decision to have or not have children can drastically alter life paths, deeply influencing personal happiness and societal pressures.
There are contrasting perspectives on parenthood, with some finding fulfillment and others feeling regret or relief in choosing not to have kids.

I'm 49 and don't want kids. I mostly date older women because of my choice.

Brian Gross finds it easier to date older women as it reduces pressure regarding discussions about children.

After having 2 kids, I realized I wanted more. I put my career on hold to be a present mom.

After becoming a mother, the author unexpectedly shifted priorities and redefined personal fulfillment beyond career aspirations.

I stopped saving for my son's college tuition. I decided to save for my forever home instead.

The author has shifted focus from saving for her son's college tuition to investing in her personal dreams of buying a forever home.

My mother-in-law often asks my kids when they'll make them great-grandparents. I don't mind if it never happens.

The decision to have children should be left to the younger generation, reflecting respect for their autonomy and current life choices.

"People Will Call Me A Monster. I Don't Care": People Are Getting Brutally Honest About Whether Or Not They Regret Their Decision To Have (Or Not Have) Children

The decision to have or not have children can drastically alter life paths, deeply influencing personal happiness and societal pressures.
There are contrasting perspectives on parenthood, with some finding fulfillment and others feeling regret or relief in choosing not to have kids.

I'm 49 and don't want kids. I mostly date older women because of my choice.

Brian Gross finds it easier to date older women as it reduces pressure regarding discussions about children.

After having 2 kids, I realized I wanted more. I put my career on hold to be a present mom.

After becoming a mother, the author unexpectedly shifted priorities and redefined personal fulfillment beyond career aspirations.

I stopped saving for my son's college tuition. I decided to save for my forever home instead.

The author has shifted focus from saving for her son's college tuition to investing in her personal dreams of buying a forever home.

My mother-in-law often asks my kids when they'll make them great-grandparents. I don't mind if it never happens.

The decision to have children should be left to the younger generation, reflecting respect for their autonomy and current life choices.
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#self-discovery

I Believed I Was Destined To Be A Nun. But When I Moved Into A Convent, Things Changed.

The author grapples with unexpected signs leading her toward a religious vocation, despite her secular college life and relationships.

A moment that changed me: I forgot about love then found the man of my dreams

Personal growth often follows heartbreak, leading to unexpected new opportunities in life.
Focus on self-discovery can be more productive than dwelling on lost relationships.

I want to find my thing'. How can I work out what I want to do with my life? | Leading questions

Finding your purpose does not need to be tied to conventional success or a job; it can exist outside traditional career paths.

I Had Enough: What's Happened Since I Quit My Job - Tiny Buddha

Embracing change and walking away from unfulfilling experiences can lead to true personal growth.

I Believed I Was Destined To Be A Nun. But When I Moved Into A Convent, Things Changed.

The author grapples with unexpected signs leading her toward a religious vocation, despite her secular college life and relationships.

A moment that changed me: I forgot about love then found the man of my dreams

Personal growth often follows heartbreak, leading to unexpected new opportunities in life.
Focus on self-discovery can be more productive than dwelling on lost relationships.

I want to find my thing'. How can I work out what I want to do with my life? | Leading questions

Finding your purpose does not need to be tied to conventional success or a job; it can exist outside traditional career paths.

I Had Enough: What's Happened Since I Quit My Job - Tiny Buddha

Embracing change and walking away from unfulfilling experiences can lead to true personal growth.
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#education

I waited 5 years after undergrad to enroll in graduate school. Waiting made me a better student.

Waiting to attend graduate school allowed for personal growth and improved academic skills, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling graduate experience.

Assist Me In Designing a Board Game - Part 3 | HackerNoon

The game design aims to teach happiness metrics through life choices in an engaging and educational format.

I moved to France to earn my graduate degree because it was too expensive in the US. It's been the best decision of my life.

Studying abroad at Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès in France was a transformative decision, leading to personal fulfillment and a new life in Paris.

I waited 5 years after undergrad to enroll in graduate school. Waiting made me a better student.

Waiting to attend graduate school allowed for personal growth and improved academic skills, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling graduate experience.

Assist Me In Designing a Board Game - Part 3 | HackerNoon

The game design aims to teach happiness metrics through life choices in an engaging and educational format.

I moved to France to earn my graduate degree because it was too expensive in the US. It's been the best decision of my life.

Studying abroad at Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès in France was a transformative decision, leading to personal fulfillment and a new life in Paris.
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#mental-health

"I Would Have Been A Terrible Mother": People In Their 40s, 50s, And Beyond Who Never Had Kids Are Sharing Whether Or Not They Regret It

Choosing not to have children can lead to personal fulfillment when it aligns with genuine desires, not societal expectations or fear of loneliness.

I moved to Dubai when I became a millionaire at 24. People don't treat me differently here because of my wealth.

Ben Grant's journey from a working-class background to millionaire status highlights the importance of self-investment and prioritizing mental health.

"I Would Have Been A Terrible Mother": People In Their 40s, 50s, And Beyond Who Never Had Kids Are Sharing Whether Or Not They Regret It

Choosing not to have children can lead to personal fulfillment when it aligns with genuine desires, not societal expectations or fear of loneliness.

I moved to Dubai when I became a millionaire at 24. People don't treat me differently here because of my wealth.

Ben Grant's journey from a working-class background to millionaire status highlights the importance of self-investment and prioritizing mental health.
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Ireland's retiring TDs on the reality of the job: 'Nobody will know me, and that will be weird... I wonder, psychologically how that will feel?'

Brendan Griffin leaves national politics after 13 years, underscoring the conflict between public service and the allure of a normal life.
#personal-development

My Path to Purpose and an Unexpected Impact - Tiny Buddha

Pursuing personal fulfillment and purpose led to a transformative life change, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's inner voice.

The Case for Taking a Gap Year Before College

A gap year can reduce stress, enhance academic focus, and help clarify personal goals.

Horoscopes Sept. 2, 2024: Salma Hayek, it's time to put yourself first

Prioritize your happiness and make conscious choices for change during mixed emotional periods.

My Path to Purpose and an Unexpected Impact - Tiny Buddha

Pursuing personal fulfillment and purpose led to a transformative life change, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's inner voice.

The Case for Taking a Gap Year Before College

A gap year can reduce stress, enhance academic focus, and help clarify personal goals.

Horoscopes Sept. 2, 2024: Salma Hayek, it's time to put yourself first

Prioritize your happiness and make conscious choices for change during mixed emotional periods.
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#personal-growth

Comfort Has a Cost, and Its Currency is Regret | HackerNoon

Choices made for comfort can lead to a life of regret, undermining dreams and fulfillment.

I broke away from my traditional Amish community. Here's what grabbed me most in the modern world - and what I miss.

Daniel Beiler shares his journey from an Amish upbringing to embracing a bigger world while reflecting on the complexities of community and personal aspirations.

A Hollywood Actress Finds a Farm, and Her Leading Man, in the Midwest

Torrey DeVitto traded Hollywood glamour for Michigan tranquility, emphasizing the importance of home and stability in her life.

'Ant-Man' star Evangeline Lilly 'stepping away' from acting: 'I might return to Hollywood one day'

Evangeline Lilly announces her decision to step away from acting to focus on family, writing, and humanitarian work.

Rob Brezsny's Free Will Astrology for August 29-Sept. 4, 2024

Simplifying choices can lead to better decision-making and satisfaction in areas of life.

People Are Revealing A Major Thing They Think Everyone Should Experience At Least Once

Fear of leaving hometown can lead to feelings of guilt, especially when family ties are strong.

Comfort Has a Cost, and Its Currency is Regret | HackerNoon

Choices made for comfort can lead to a life of regret, undermining dreams and fulfillment.

I broke away from my traditional Amish community. Here's what grabbed me most in the modern world - and what I miss.

Daniel Beiler shares his journey from an Amish upbringing to embracing a bigger world while reflecting on the complexities of community and personal aspirations.

A Hollywood Actress Finds a Farm, and Her Leading Man, in the Midwest

Torrey DeVitto traded Hollywood glamour for Michigan tranquility, emphasizing the importance of home and stability in her life.

'Ant-Man' star Evangeline Lilly 'stepping away' from acting: 'I might return to Hollywood one day'

Evangeline Lilly announces her decision to step away from acting to focus on family, writing, and humanitarian work.

Rob Brezsny's Free Will Astrology for August 29-Sept. 4, 2024

Simplifying choices can lead to better decision-making and satisfaction in areas of life.

People Are Revealing A Major Thing They Think Everyone Should Experience At Least Once

Fear of leaving hometown can lead to feelings of guilt, especially when family ties are strong.
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#relationships

After a breakup in her 30s, a therapist stressed about when she'd start a family. She set a deadline for kids - and stuck to it.

Beth Gulotta's journey illustrates the emotional struggle and societal pressures women face about family planning, particularly regarding relationships and fertility timelines.

My wife and I knew from our first date that we didn't want kids. We've been together for 17 years and lost friends because of our choice.

Matthew and Orna found fulfillment and purpose in their child-free lifestyle, emphasizing personal growth and helping others.
Despite societal pressures and losing friends, the couple remains happy and committed to their choice of not having children.

After a breakup in her 30s, a therapist stressed about when she'd start a family. She set a deadline for kids - and stuck to it.

Beth Gulotta's journey illustrates the emotional struggle and societal pressures women face about family planning, particularly regarding relationships and fertility timelines.

My wife and I knew from our first date that we didn't want kids. We've been together for 17 years and lost friends because of our choice.

Matthew and Orna found fulfillment and purpose in their child-free lifestyle, emphasizing personal growth and helping others.
Despite societal pressures and losing friends, the couple remains happy and committed to their choice of not having children.
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#family-dynamics

For These Americans, Mexico Is Their Country Too

Leonor Davila's family journey highlights the irony of her daughter choosing to move to Mexico despite their struggles to enter the U.S.

An Innovative New Time-Loop Movie Wastes Its Great Sci-Fi Premise

Zoya Lowe struggles with her impending death, using time travel pills to escape her mundane life and ultimately find hope for salvation.

Thomas McGuane on Small-Town America

Families from the same background can diverge in life paths due to early experiences and perceptions.

For These Americans, Mexico Is Their Country Too

Leonor Davila's family journey highlights the irony of her daughter choosing to move to Mexico despite their struggles to enter the U.S.

An Innovative New Time-Loop Movie Wastes Its Great Sci-Fi Premise

Zoya Lowe struggles with her impending death, using time travel pills to escape her mundane life and ultimately find hope for salvation.

Thomas McGuane on Small-Town America

Families from the same background can diverge in life paths due to early experiences and perceptions.
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Grey nomads all say the same thing to young traveller as caravanning trend 'surges'

Older Australians often express regret about not traveling earlier, motivating younger travelers to pursue a nomadic lifestyle.

16 Women Who Once Didn't Want Children But Changed Their Minds And Have Zero Regrets About It

Women can change their views on motherhood based on life experiences and relationships.
Individual stories showcase the complexity of choosing to become a parent.
The decision to have children can arise later in life, often influenced by new relationships.

My Old Ass review time-bending coming-of-age comedy with real heart and depth

The film explores themes of growth and life choices through a humorous interaction between a young woman and her future self.
#community

The moment I knew: on our second date he taught my son how to ice-skate and my heart melted

Rekindling old friendships can lead to unexpected romantic connections.

From keeping spare wellies to bad Cavan jokes: What happens when Dubs move down the country

Leaving Dublin for rural life offers a more meaningful existence and fosters a sense of community.

The moment I knew: on our second date he taught my son how to ice-skate and my heart melted

Rekindling old friendships can lead to unexpected romantic connections.

From keeping spare wellies to bad Cavan jokes: What happens when Dubs move down the country

Leaving Dublin for rural life offers a more meaningful existence and fosters a sense of community.
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A Short Story Of A Beacon Hill Broker And A Sales Agent Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

It's better to live fully and enjoy moments rather than merely existing in fear or sadness.
#family

My neighbour, 82, would give everything for just a week with her parents. What she longed to tell them surprised me | Yumi Stynes

The longing for connection with parents deepens with age, highlighting the importance of family time.

19-year-old woman killed in NYC moped crash sought to live in the moment: twin sister

Giselle Flores embraced life fully, highlighting the importance of seizing the moment, even in the face of tragic consequences.

My neighbour, 82, would give everything for just a week with her parents. What she longed to tell them surprised me | Yumi Stynes

The longing for connection with parents deepens with age, highlighting the importance of family time.

19-year-old woman killed in NYC moped crash sought to live in the moment: twin sister

Giselle Flores embraced life fully, highlighting the importance of seizing the moment, even in the face of tragic consequences.
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We asked 4 DINKs how they make new child-free friends

DINKs often feel lonely as friends have children, but many find new friendships and deeper connections in their 30s through shared interests.

Opinion | That's What I Would Have Liked, to Live in a Wild Sea'

Carmen's story challenges the morality of euthanasia choices for the elderly who feel ready to die but may not have terminal illnesses.

I'm a millennial mom of 3, and I rely on my mom's financial assistance

The article discusses the financial and emotional struggles of a millennial mom relying on her mother for support.

Life-Changing Decisions You'll Make in Your Thirties

Don't let societal pressures dictate your decisions in your thirties; options and opportunities persist regardless of age.

"Retired Without Kids Is The Sh*t" - Childfree People Over 40 Are Sharing What Their Lives Are Really Like, And It Proves There's No Foolproof Path To Happiness

Not having children can bring personal freedom, happiness, and fulfillment for some individuals over 40.
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