To be on here when I have no children

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I don't have children, I don't want children, I'm not trying to conceive and I've never been pregnant and if I ever fell pregnant I'd be absolutely horrified. I'm not married or in a relationship either. Yet here I am!

I'm a Daily Mail reader and some of the articles that spilled onto there I found either hilarious or intriguing. I eventually came on here because I needed some reassurance on the difficult stage my life is at and I had some amazing responses (thank you). I've also asked for travelling advice, difficult sibling advice etc. I'm still on here because I bloody well love a bit of gossip and I like to read about other people's lives and I've also offered advice to others and tried to help them.

I'll scroll past the TTC and breastfeeding threads because let's be honest they don't mean anything to me but if I see a friendship thread, bridezilla or cheeky fucker etc I'm straight in there! 👀 the recent lady who has now (thank fuck!) stopped free babysitting for the daughter of her 'friend' is a personal favourite!

My cousin thinks it weird that I'm on MN when I don't have children! Is there anyone else on here child free by choice I can't be the only one?!

Welcome!! I'm only here for the craic, so avoid the parenting forums at all costs.

Absolutely fair enough. There's so much more on here. I suspect a lot of people only find it when they're pregnant because that's when you start googling pregnancy related stuff and Mumsnet is always one of the top returns. And then just get sucked in to the rest of it!

YABVU for reading the Daily Mail.

Other than that I agree with elQuinto

It should be remarketed as WomensNet. I fart about

I read this as WomensFart in my threads I'm on page

I cant imagine what a Daily Mail reader would get put of this site but by all means, knock your socks off.

That's ridiculous.

I've been on Mumsnet for nearly 8 years and the Daily Mail has always been the most widely read and link to newspaper on MN.

In fact, before I joined, I knew nothing at all about the newspaper.

Welcome OP. You'll find lots of people here who aren't parents.

It should be remarketed as WomensNet.

The strapline says 'by parents for parents'. Mums and dads are both parents but only half of them are women.

I agree with a PP that MN has hugely outgrown its name, both in expanding its target audience and content, but if you have a successful and well-known brand, why would you risk changing it? Ask Carphone Warehouse!!

It should be remarketed as WomensNet. I fart about

I read this as WomensFart

How very dare you - this simply could not be as there is absolutely NO SUCH THING!!!

'LadyLovePuffs' might juuuust be on the fringes of acceptability, although I don't know if the domain would still be available - and there's the teensiest chance that you might attract a certain kind of person who is neither female, nor a parent, nor indeed the sort who ever ventures outside his bedroom in his parents' attic where he's been for the last 45 years.

There are no checks although there are some fools who think it could be done. There may even be men on here. (Evil laugh..)

Brexit got I love that thread. Being nice at moment and not pushing someone's buttons....
Yeah the LTB threads are so addictive I even worry a out the ladies

YANBU for being on here without having children but don't let this place put off

I LOVE the cheeky fucker ones, I seriously can't believe people like that exist! 😂

@WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll

How very dare you - this simply could not be as there is absolutely NO SUCH THING!!!

'LadyLovePuffs' might juuuust be on the fringes of acceptability, although I don't know if the domain would still be available - and there's the teensiest chance that you might attract a certain kind of person who is neither female, nor a parent, nor indeed the sort who ever ventures outside his bedroom in his parents' attic where he's been for the last 45 years.

I LOVE LadyLovePuffs! They could always go for LadyLuffPuffs if LadyLovePuffs is taken.

I first found AIBU before I was married or even had kids too. I loved reading the threads and a bit of drama. Married and a mum now. Came for the dramz stayed for the tips on weaning/sleep/general baby stuff/mum advice.

Im the same but I do 2 fur babies if they count?

Im just bloody nosey thats why im here!

Childfree too but love this site. It’s not full of sanitised glittery bollocks. And so many topics aren’t child related, though I’ve also learned great deal from reading those that are.

We love you! We need you!

It takes all sorts to make a happy MN

Fur babies welcome too 🐾

I was here for 10 before I had kids.

YABVVVVVU to read the Fail though.

Interesting. So, it seems to have shifted from a forum for Mums (parents) to being one for women, childless or not. When did the sexual discrimination become formalised?

I don't have children, not by choice but have nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Also god-children of various ages. I find the subjects discussed very helpful to understand the pressures of current childhood and parenthood, so hope I can be an understanding Auntie to all of them. The support and advice given is heartwarming. My husband has mental health problems so relationship advice is helpful.

I also love the fact you can swear on here! I'm a FUCKING SWEARER!

Careful with the swearing. In the last two days I've been told it's 'common, hysterical, unlady like, pathetic,' etc.

Babycham, there are men on here as well you know

Fellow happily childfree MNetter waving to you, OP!

Same here. I followed the googlehole to S&B and stayed for AIBU. No kids doesn't matter.