In my 50s and never been married, never had children.

[LilyAnn13]

Anyone else? 🤔

I think there is a whole board devoted to people who are child free by choice.

And countless threads on the joys of single life! 😄

I'm 52, child free and never married.

Is that by choice Childfree926? If you don´t mind me asking.

Yes, I never wanted children.

Me! 45, never married, no kids. Last relationship was in my late 20s and since then I’ve had gentlemen friends who meet my physical needs, but haven’t wanted anything more from them.

Very happy to be living this way.

That´s been exactly my life sammylady37 🙂

I know there are some who pity those of us who are long term single, and think we’re all secretly dying to get married, and will say we’re protesting too much etc, but honestly, I couldn’t bear the lives I see others living, the relationships, compromise, drudgery etc. I’ve never once felt a pang of envy at any relationship I’ve observed, on the contrary I’ve given many sighs of relief that my life is not like that.

Ditto!

I'm 40. Never married, never even really had a serious relationship tbh and don't know why people feel the need to have children. I'm perfectly content by myself and can't ever imagine wanting to give up my freedom.

I don't agree. I'd really like to be in a supportive relationship and am not particularly happy being single.

I'm currently suffering from health conditions and it would be wonderful to have some support or even for someone to make me a cup of tea.

I miss intimacy - hugging, kissing, sex and being close to someone.

Not me but my friend is early 50’s, never married and childfree by choice.

I admit I am very jealous in some most respects 😂.

She has a great lifestyle. Has traveled loads, has a lovely home that’s very “her” and has been able to focus on her career (she’s done brilliantly for herself) and is now thinking about early retirement (having saved a £££ pension pot).

She has had “boyfriends” over the years but never wanted to move in with anyone. Values her own space too much to compromise.

I’ve got a lot of admiration for her. She lives her life on her own terms and doesn’t give a fuck what anyone else thinks.

Shes the most interesting person I know having packed so many experiences into her life that I simply have never had the time or freedom to do.

Now my children are moving to adulthood I’m hoping to emulate her ethos (albeit with DH in tow😂).

I’m married but no children, by choice. I felt neutral about having them, which made me realise it isn’t a priority/right for me. Currently training for a career change in my mid 30s and have a full and rich life. I would like more child free friends though.

Someone on a thread yesterday said very accurately that for a woman being able to live comfortably single (paraphrasing) was a luxury choice.

Couldn’t agree more - it’s not cheap but if you can afford it, so so many women would rather do it than live in their mediocre marriages. I like my marriage and my husband is way above average but finding him was pure luck. We have a lot of time apart due to his work schedule and should I find myself single again for whatever reason, I won’t be wasting my time trawling for another man. Fuck that.

48 never married, no children.
i was always child free by choice. In my 30s I realised relationships were not for me.
I’ve been much happier since taking all that off the table.

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/childfree-mumsnetters

You are not alone OP, I am 51, never married and no children by choice. However 3 weeks ago I suddenly found myself single as my partner of 20 years has ended our relationship out of the blue. Terrified of the future, but absolutely done with men now.

38 never married never wanted kids either by choice.

My life.
I`ve had two live in partners and both got booted back out.
Been single for 12 years and nothing in the world would make me change it.
I dont get lonely my home is spotless my money is all mine no debt i have good mates and great holidays with ONS.

Marriage.
What ive worked hard for is all mine and im not going to get married just to let some one own half of it when shit hits the fan.

Kids.
Never saw the point in having any having to be responsible for someone for 18 years prison sounds better.
Its like giving up your life for them i would never come first in life again.

Interesting.

I love DH very much but if the relationship ended I am absolutely certain I wouldn’t want to live with another man ever again.

Thats no reflection on him at all. He’s a great husband.

But I wouldn’t want to risk a mediocre relationship or try and replicate what I have with him.

I would much prefer being single.

He thinks I’m a bit weird. Like most couples we have had the if I died I’d want you to move on conversation.

I’m fine with the idea DH would probably have another relationship (obviously good luck finding someone as amazing as me 😂) but he’s a bit flummoxed that I would not want this and worries I’d be lonely, when the truth is I’m very happy in my own company and whilst I’d be devestated to lose him I’d see being single as an opportunity to live a very different life.

edited for typo.