Anyone else happy being single with no plans to have kids or get married?

I read some good relies in this topic I can agree with. The problem is getting the dumb as a rock third world folks to comprehend common sense.

I'm 45. I always knew I wasn't going to have kids, even when I was still just a kid, myself. I didn't even like baby dolls when I was little.

And while I've had a few good relationships that lasted 3-5 years each, and I've remained friends with nearly all my exes, I've never lived with anyone (well, okay, except that one time, but it only lasted four months before I was outta there) and never wanted to marry.

I don't dislike people, but I prefer to spend my time alone. Despite older relatives' threats of lonely, forgotten doom when I was younger, I have no regrets at never marrying or having kids. I now have a little nephew, and another niece/nephew on the way next summer, and while I would have made an absolutely terrible mother I make a great crazy auntie via Skype.

I've always had animals in my life, however. Currently, I have eight cats of my own and foster two others for the humane society. I'd make a crap dog owner for some of the same reasons I'm not mommy material, so I get my doggy fix by volunteering to walk them at the humane society one morning a week. The rest of the time I have books, travel, my artwork, and plenty of good friends, and I don't feel I need any more than that.

I'm gay so there goes having kids out the window

Actually, I believe that having kids is the most selfish thing someone could do in this life. No one has a kid FOR that kid. They do it for themselves.

Great replies guys. Thank you for your thoughts :)

well I do believe some people are very good at being parents, its just I knew from a rather early age, I didn't want all the trappings that go along with having kids. It would be great if they didn't require so much stuff.

friends yes
imaginary no

they are my angels and guides, and of course my Father Fragment

I actually have an entire entourage with me at all times, so it may look like I am alone, but I am not


and neither are you

this is the worst time in history to raise a family......

Me.

Relationships equals depending on something for happiness.

my angel's wings are all glittery and sparkly this time of year...



Angels are among us.

I sure am unhappy be NOT-single.

I have two daughters so I'm not alone, but I like where I'm at.

I have been happily single for the last 15 years and I have found by accident my soul mate.

We may get married. I hope it works.

Yup I have a bunch of dead friends and relatives that are keeping an eye on me too, and other guardian angels etc. I talk to all of them and I think they leave me little presents to let me know they hear me.