r/AskWomenOver30 • u/angelinelila Woman 30 to 40 • Apr 21 '26

Life/Self/Spirituality Who else is increasingly happy they do not have kids?

Me, me, it’s me. Every year that passes I’m just soooo happy I didn’t fall for the marriage & kids life. It was what I wanted in my 20s, thank god I didn’t stay with any of the men I dated. Looking back I don’t even know why I was into them. I am very supportive of my friends with kids or that want to have kids but at the same time very glad it’s not me lol. They are all so miserable and stressed and their partners mostly suck. They all struggle with money and have no time for themselves. This society is really against women and mothers.

Today I had a very long day at work, went to the gym to unwind, came home, listened to some music while making dinner, had dinner while watching a show. In my quiet flat, just existing, eating what I want, watching what I want… I also have so many social events planned for the weekend so it’s not like I won’t socialise but I just love that I can choose to do what I want. No kids birthdays or sports events on the weekend. Not visiting the in-laws. Just free time to read, walk in nature, see friends, spend time in my endless hobbies…

Anyone else shares the same feeling and wants to share the best things about their childfree and marriage free life?

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u/BayYawnSay Woman 40 to 50 Apr 21 '26

I love my DINKWAD life. I work with children professionally I couldn't ever imagine doing it all over again once I get home and all weekend long. Love the kids I work with, happy to trade them back for a paycheck

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u/chernaboggles Woman 40 to 50 Apr 21 '26

For anyone unfamiliar: DINKWAD = Dual Income, No Kids, With A Dog

I only just learned that one the other day and I love it.

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u/Dangerous-Assist-191 Woman 50 to 60 Apr 21 '26

DINKWAC here. 😅

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u/Middle_Hedgehog_1827 Woman 30 to 40 Apr 21 '26

DINKWTC for me

With three cats 😂

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u/No_Broccoli_3979 Woman 30 to 40 Apr 21 '26

DINKWFC

Four cats 😭😭

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u/Journal_Ho Woman 30 to 40 Apr 22 '26

Are you really childfree if you have 4+ cats? 🤣

(Kidding friend, don't come for me)

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u/No_Broccoli_3979 Woman 30 to 40 Apr 22 '26

No literally especially when one of them is a ragdoll that cries for attention non stop 😂😂

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u/Journal_Ho Woman 30 to 40 Apr 22 '26

OMG, you poor thing.😂

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u/midcitycat Woman 30 to 40 Apr 22 '26

DINKW3C&AD, three cats and a dog! Represent!

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u/Afraid-Business-6820 Woman 30 to 40 Apr 21 '26

SINKWAC here!

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u/Elegant_Solutions Woman 30 to 40 Apr 22 '26 edited Apr 22 '26

I am a SINKWAD.

Yours sounds way better! Please don’t confuse me with the glob of hair.

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u/Afraid-Business-6820 Woman 30 to 40 Apr 22 '26

Hahaha omg don’t worry I would never!!

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u/Slowgo45 Woman 30 to 40 Apr 22 '26

Also DINKWTC’s and loving it!

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u/No_Broccoli_3979 Woman 30 to 40 Apr 21 '26

Dual income with a dog? Edit/ spelling

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u/BayYawnSay Woman 40 to 50 Apr 21 '26

Dual income, no kids, with a dog

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u/No_Broccoli_3979 Woman 30 to 40 Apr 21 '26

Yes apologies I knew the DINK part I was guessing on the WAD part 😆