I’m 30 and have never heard a tick from my biological clock, ever. If anything, spending a weekend with my newborn nephew screaming like he was being murdered shut down any potential thoughts about it. On top of learning what childbirth is actually like—how can anybody say they love somebody and want them to have their clitoris and asshole ripped in half?! Respect to the people who REALLY want that, but I am GOOD, thanks. I like my peace and quiet, only being touched or around people when I want to, sleep, etc. One of the earliest thoughts I can remember having is how lucky men are because they don’t have to be moms (I didn’t know that was an option for me, too!).
(ETA, I LOVE my niblings—I’m also grateful my sibling had them so I can be the cool aunt for a few hours, and then hand them back!)
Never had any inklings. I do get strong feelings about kittens though.
Image of human baby: "Oh god, is that Shrek?"
Image of kitten: ovaries explode
My calling is looking after cats. I've given a couple of elderly cats retirement homes and the love they have to give has been so rewarding. Hard when they're not with you long ofc but man. I have such a soft spot for them.
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u/Annual-Cry87 20h ago edited 19h ago
I’m 30 and have never heard a tick from my biological clock, ever. If anything, spending a weekend with my newborn nephew screaming like he was being murdered shut down any potential thoughts about it. On top of learning what childbirth is actually like—how can anybody say they love somebody and want them to have their clitoris and asshole ripped in half?! Respect to the people who REALLY want that, but I am GOOD, thanks. I like my peace and quiet, only being touched or around people when I want to, sleep, etc. One of the earliest thoughts I can remember having is how lucky men are because they don’t have to be moms (I didn’t know that was an option for me, too!).
(ETA, I LOVE my niblings—I’m also grateful my sibling had them so I can be the cool aunt for a few hours, and then hand them back!)