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People in their 40s and 50s with no children, how does it feel? (lemmy.ml)

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Joyful, peaceful, content, fulfilled, educated, energetic, with a diverse set of wonderful friends, and a fun, flexible lifestyle. I retired early and wake up every day (whenever I feel like waking up) in a place I love. I laugh a lot and have a close “chosen family” who always has each other’s back. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I read your first sentence and after reading it I thought to myself this person sounds like they are wealthy.

Then read your second sentence which indicates you are wealthy.

I suspect that with children you would be happy also, if you are wealthy. Money really does make a difference.

But who can say?

Anyway, it sounds like things are good for you, so that's great.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago

I was not born into wealth, and put myself through college on scholarships. The only reason I’m “wealthy” is because I’ve lived very frugally (and still do), and chose not to have kids. I’m not denying that I’ve had some advantages, and certainly those born into the current economy have it tougher, but overall I’ve eaten a hell of a lot of lentils, don’t subscribe to any streaming services, am not much of a consumer, and enjoy the simple things in life. Obviously not an exhaustive list, but stuff like that. It’s not for everyone, but I’m deeply content and fulfilled.