I have a team bonding session coming up (yes, I know!) and have heard that the ice breaker at the beginning is going to be "tell me about yourself". IME this usually means everyone says "Hi, I'm x I'm happily married to y and we've got 2 gorgeous kids aged 6 and 4 who...." and then proceed to spend the rest of the time talking about their kids, what they like, what they are good at, how funny they are, family holidays blah blah blah. What do you say when you don't have a family? I am in my 50s, divorced, CFNBC, although in a long term relationship.
We'll be going for drinks after and as I am fairly new to the team I know I will be asked if I have kids. I always say no and then everyone looks awkward. I don't want a witty oneliner, I would like to know how to navigate these questions so as to not make anyone uncomfortable - especially me! Any ideas?