Why we no longer aspire towards kids 🪴

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If you really want them, then of course you should 🤗 but you’re not sure, you don’t actually have to. It doesn’t matter what others think. This is just our story.
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@reginesinatra8213 Месяц назад

The people who judge. Have pieces missing within themselves. When you are so happy and full , you are too busy being happy to judge. Thank you for your inspiration.

@tatiananugent8434 Месяц назад

Yes, yes and yes! People who are on an authentic journey are often more focused on their own growth and fulfilment, which leaves little room for judgment of others. They recognize that happiness and fulfillment come from living in alignment with their true selves, whether that involves having children or not. This mindset fosters a sense of respect for the diverse paths others may take in their lives. Embracing authenticity means understanding that there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to happiness, and that everyone’s journey is unique and valid.💖

@reginesinatra8213 Месяц назад

@@tatiananugent8434 beautiful x

@ronnyb9416 Месяц назад

We have NO kids... retired at 47... we have lived overseas and we have been traveling the past 15 years... No money issues and we have good health....... best decision ever with no regrets at all.

@JeanVoronkova Месяц назад

happy to hear you are happy with your choices and no regrets. Thanks for sharing with me 🙏

@kathleenwang Месяц назад

that's my goal as well!!!!!! retire early is what I look forward to. im not into kids, like other people's kids, but children is not my thing maybe..

@jade-oh5wn Месяц назад

It's not too late. Have some kids!

@ljkoh20052000able 25 дней назад

Great life!

@wordsw 18 дней назад

@@jade-oh5wn have some respect. It's not on everyone's path.

@drnicolebeaumont7884 Месяц назад

I don’t have any children and never thought l would. I am 54 now. Happily married for now 14 years.

@shapeoftimes Месяц назад

Same here, we're both 54 and don't have children. We did try though, for a number of years, but I think it was more due to the pressure of society and parents, but it didn't happen. We've been married for 31 years and have no regrets. Maybe everything does happen for a reason 🙂

@asavannah7439 Месяц назад

My husband and I are 46 and 49 and happily married for 19 years without children.

@LordFlashheart1 Месяц назад

Summed up perfectly, I never envisaged kids, I'm 46 now (man) I like a simple life, camper, motorbike, surf when I want, work minimally

@beaulieuc8910 20 дней назад

I am 58 and childfree. No regrets. I have lots of hobbies and I volunteer. I don't have pets but I love my wildlife in my garden. I am learning to be alone as one day I will be

@BeingHumane173 13 дней назад

Fellow Childfree by choice person here. Well said, marriage and Motherhood are every woman's personal choices, not obligations, no matter what. Stay strong and stay happy !

@ilap381 19 дней назад

this was a beautiful, reasonable, compassionate perspective of a childfree woman, thank you.

@MazGun Месяц назад

Me and my older sister choose to child free too. For her it's because she doesn't like children to begin with, and for me because i enjoy living single. More freedom and i can take care my true self properly. Being people pleaser in the past making me forget to love myself. This world is already jam packed too, making younger generation hard to live. Bless for you all.

@KatAsp312 Месяц назад

This is true for me too. At 37 it’s now time to start looking after myself well and enjoying my life, and I’m actually grateful I didn’t go down the kid-road or it’d all be about that right now, and I’d still be neglecting myself. Best wishes to you 🙂

@2622Valerie1 Месяц назад

I do not have children. I am 48- 49 ( in August). I do not regret.. in contrary… ! Good luck

@asavannah7439 Месяц назад

I am 46 and definitely also do not regret not having children.

@genniepoon2189 Месяц назад

I didn't want to have kids, a decision since I was really young. My friends think I will regret it. Today, most of my friends regret having kids and wish they have my life. I know, being honest to myself is the best gift I can give myself.

@michellehuynh8451 Месяц назад

My partner and i dont have kids and we totally agree on everything you said. We feel like we are having an amazing time and life goes by soo fast, we just dont want to be bogged down with kids. Cheers to a well-made decision. 😜 🍻

@simpelminimalistischleven Месяц назад

People like to judge everything that is not standard. We have four children and that is regarded strange and selfish by many. Just as having none. You do you 🤍 People will always judge when you deviate fromthe norm whatever that may be. Our job is to not be bothered and live our own beautiful lives 🌸

@rod1424 Месяц назад

4 is strange and selfish? Where you from?

@erikt1713 20 дней назад

@@rod1424Here in Switzerland it's the same. If you have more than two kids you are seen as promoting climate change. One thing is sure - if everyone globally had 4 kids it would be unsustainable. However, it balances nicely with the childfree.

@sansan838383 Месяц назад

“You are called crazy or worse, for dancing because they don’t hear your music.”

@Johanneslol11 Месяц назад

I am 33 and my wife is 30. We both dont feel the need for a child. We are happy together, we enjoy going out together. My mother always says "don't create a new life until you have lived your own life" you meaning do the things you want to do first and then you can have childeren if you choice. And if you don't, that is fine to. 😊

@user-cv3lc5lb5l 3 дня назад

Your mother is a wise woman. My husband I are similar in age to you and your spouse. For the longest time… I was against having kids. Then all of my friends starting talking about having them because a lot of my friends were getting pregnant. I started to feel like maybe I was missing out… and now I’m back to not wanting any kids. Any time I think I want them… and then I am around someone’s child… I instantly change my mind. I want to work on myself more and ensure my husband and I have an amazing life together. I don’t want to struggle financially or have strain in my marriage or identity to have a child.

@Mike-qo8nm Месяц назад

I'm 46 been with my wife for 18 years both kinda late bloomers with no children and the straight up hostility we get from so called friends and family is so beyond ridiculous it's actually sad. This coming from people who are out right miserable with their situations.

@Jungleman707 Месяц назад

They are jealous.

@Mike-qo8nm Месяц назад

@@Jungleman707 seems like it

@Childfree_Jerra Месяц назад

Like the saying goes, "Misery loves company..."

@abbiealverez2960 Месяц назад

They say these things to you to justify them having kids and obviously still not being content

@someawsomeguy100 21 день назад

Some people just cannot see outside the box. I’m glad you have the courage to make choices that are right for you, despite the comments from the peanut gallery. 🙌🏻💫

@jaredheymann Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing, Jean! I'm very happy to have found your channel. My wife and I also decided not to have kids, and we've been married since we were 23. Each year, we had "the vote" if this was the year. As time went by, we looked at our life together, and decided it wasn't right for us to interrupt what we had, and we continued to grow and be fulfilled with our relationship. We've had some amazing opportunities to travel and gain experiences that wouldn't have been possible if we made other choices. We celebrated 20 years married this week! No regrets! Live YOUR life!

@chadguindon6909 10 дней назад

I’m single/unmarried and childfree all by choice at 40 years old. I’m NOT financially, mentally, emotionally and spiritually fit. Best decision I’ve ever made and I have zero regrets.

@dukey4771 Месяц назад

Everything comes down to the same thing, so long as you're happy and not harming anyone then that what's right for you and your life.

@Childfree_Jerra Месяц назад

Amen!!

@jessicapodbielska3817 21 день назад

Such a refreshing take! Im now 31 and for as long as I can remember I have never wanted kids but whenever I say this I am always welcomed with unsolicited opinions/"advice" that 'you'll change your mind one day'. Well my mind hasn't changed yet and I really don't see it changing either. I respect peoples decision to have kids if that is what they want and I wish people would give the same respect back with my decision to not have them. Everyone should live a life they want without judgement.

@rohitk9429 Месяц назад

Great video and message. Main takeaway is that there are many ways for us humans to live a meaningful, fulfilling mortal and brief life in this eternal reality, and it needs inner reflection to find our own paths. Also, not caring about conventional thinkers is important as they are living an outdated reality and will project their own misery/toxicity onto you. There's only one way to live a miserable life - and that's not living the authentic life meant for you.

@angelwings5705 Месяц назад

I’m turning 43 only child never been married. I think finding the right partner with similar values is Crucial. To grow old and have friendship with. Having a child it is a blessing and not everyone can have one.

@beaulieuc8910 20 дней назад

not everyone wants kids

@phooongtion Месяц назад

Same here: no kids, a nice investment and retirement portfolio, time, hobbies, healthy relationship! I've got a great life that works for me and I'm happy :)

@garymiles4075 Месяц назад

Your story was very moving. I made the choice to become a parent as a 53 year old in need of a succession plan. I was so terrified of the prospect of raising a baby to an adult that I cried uncontrollably when my partner told me she was pregnant. I am not fond of babies in general but I got used to sleep dep and diaper changes. Now my 17 year old son is my best friend and my life has been unimaginably enriched with him around to teach and learn from. In a year he will be off to university to study engineering and I will be making my way to Bali to retire. I got lucky.. There is no guarantee as to the outcome. You are wise to consider this life-altering choice carefully.

@Dot21234 27 дней назад

How old are you now? How old was your gf

@Dot21234 27 дней назад

How old are you now. How old was your gf

@garymiles9609 27 дней назад

@@Dot21234I was 53 when my son was born and my partner was 40 at the time of giving birth. I will be 70 years old in July.

@Dot21234 27 дней назад

@garymiles9609 oh gosh. My partner is 63 and I'm 25 I'm thinking about having a baby with him

@garymiles9609 27 дней назад

@@Dot21234My partner breastfed at night and I did the diaper changes so she could rest. It is important to be honest with yourself as to your energy levels. A 63 year old who is fit and vibrant could pull it off. If not, you might find yourself doing a larger part of the work. Kids start sleeping through the night after 6 months so the stage of parental exhaustion doesn’t go on indefinitely. Sometimes families will help in the early stages.

@christineflygirl Месяц назад

Having kids is a 20 year commitment (or more...!). I have two sons in their twenties now, I have no regrets, they are my pride and joy, but many of my friends have chosen not to have any, and I totally respect that. It's a harsh world out there to raise good and compassionate human beings. Enjoy your life the way you choose to live it. And ignore people who would want you to change it!

@JeanVoronkova Месяц назад

I love that you have kids and they light up your life but you don't think everyone else must be poppin out some and can see that it's just different life paths

@Bav92 Месяц назад

20 years out of 75 honestly doesn’t sound bad at all. I’m not a parent but I would be happy to spend what is probably less than 1/3 of my time with kids. Especially because they can also enrich your life and bring out traits you never knew you had.

@Fan-zx1lz 12 дней назад

@@Bav92Having kids into this over populated world is doing a crime to the children Born, they have to fight for basic necessities like food, Water due to high inflation.

@rmvl2000 Месяц назад

I absolutely respect people with no children, indeed I have some close childless friends, they live more exciting lives for sure….. I have 4 kids myself, and I am damn busy every day. My childless friends are happy, and I am happy too, in our own ways. I love your videos Jean, gives a completely different perspective of life

@bumblebee_mrs Месяц назад

I'm the same, childfree for now. Selfish are those who have kids and abuse them.

@JeanVoronkova Месяц назад

yeah i'm with you. Nothing sadder than having kids only to neglect them and resent them for wanting your attention.

@anewcreature7 Месяц назад

@@JeanVoronkova that’s right. most can’t even take care of themselves (financially and also mentally/physically) yet they want to bring an innocent baby into this world thinking they can ‘take care’ of them?

@amazingredox Месяц назад

You are living an authentic life, same goes for everyone who is living their best life. Much love from North Borneo

@dalaov5258 Месяц назад

Nobody's Business what you do with your life. And you are contributing and having a valid Life by sharing your experiences with this video and channel. Keep up the great work

@martinatravers330 Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing something so personal. Nobody as a right to judge you. It's your life. You only get to live once so life your life not the life others think you should live. ❤❤

@gloval5187 14 дней назад

So lovely that you feel the way you do.

@JeanVoronkova 14 дней назад

🌻😊

@hellotinashe Месяц назад

I’m 39 and my husband is 51, we had our son 2 years ago. I never grew up vision boarding kids and instead was such a career woman (and still am, just with tremendous balance) but boy, having that little guy has been my biggest life reward.

@wheatstonebridge Месяц назад

Isnt that way too old to have a kid?

@Isaidso-hz7kg 27 дней назад

@@wheatstonebridgeyou are being rude

@ART-kp9cn Месяц назад

Great video. I have a two year old and while I love being a parent and have absolutely no regrets, I can see where having kids is not for everyone- the sleepless nights, the time commitment, the seemingly constant tantrums. Not everyone is cut out to be a parent, so people should always respect other's decisions. We all take different paths in life and the route to happiness is different for everyone.

@taloweryus Месяц назад

Totally agree! Thank you for saying this so eloquently.

@RA-ot6yr Месяц назад

I feel the same. Always think about it but don't see a big enough reason have have myself right now despite the pressure from others. Your content really resonate with me!

@tanyarenaissance8829 11 дней назад

I think having kids is about having them with the right person.❤

@patriciaavery9001 Месяц назад

This is just SUCH a good video. Calm, measured, thoughtful, intelligent. Thank you. for making it. It is my first time seeing your channel.

@migracion.la.gran.leccion 8 дней назад

We felt the same way at the beginning. Then we decided to adopt. It is not easy, but we are so happy with our decision.

@AbreTuMente Месяц назад

Thank you so much for sharing your view, I really feel connected to everything you said.

@ringotan5244 Месяц назад

Wow! At last, an overdue question and answer! 👌

@irinayes 21 день назад

Thank you for the video! 😊 I totally agree here

@xdoriandanger 7 дней назад

This was beautiful!

@wordsw 18 дней назад

Thanks for sharing. I am 51 no kids. Love the freedom.

@JeanVoronkova 17 дней назад

us too 🌻 life is good :)

@LeydiKatheryneRamirezLopez Месяц назад

Thanks so much for your videos! ❤

@shannonchristopherphotography 27 дней назад

I've watched your videos for years and have gotten great value, but this resonated above all the others. To top off no kids I'm also single and very content. Ironically my career as a family photographer gives me great purpose. Thank you Jean for posting a video I'm certain many will grateful for. I know I am.

@JeanVoronkova 25 дней назад

thanks for leaving us this kind note. It is a very fortunate thing to be as we are, content & living each day with purpose 🌻😍 so happy you're in this place

@desmonddass764 Месяц назад

Personal choice. As long as you are comfortable n happy with it 🙏🌺

@tubeEseen 11 дней назад

Beautiful and intelligent couple❤

@Debbiesdilemmas Месяц назад

It’s everyone’s right to do what’s right for them as a couple. The sad thing is if you want and cannot have. My husband and I tried for years with no success. Long story short we adopted and that was the right choice for us. I believe you can be equally fulfilled with or without children depending on the lifestyle you choose and that both partners agree. I see Jean and her husband living this amazing life and obviously it is the right thing for them. I’m sure many people would be jealous of this beautiful life and I think I would have been very happy living this life up to a certain point. I am so grateful that my husband and I pursued parenthood to the point of adoption as I know in our hearts we would have regretted it had we not.

@zhannakryukova8676 Месяц назад

Thank you so much!!!!!! It is not the easy topic for us! But you are so right! Thank you!!!

@SuiGenerisAbbie Месяц назад

People do not need to have kids. It is not legally mandated after all!

@anewcreature7 Месяц назад

Even if it is ‘legally mandated’, why would you just listen to them? Stand up and fight.

@SuiGenerisAbbie Месяц назад

@@anewcreature7 Fight? With whom, pray tell? My comment was meant to reassure Jean that choosing not to have kids, aka ankle biters, is a wise choice and nothing to feel guilty about. That's all.

@anewcreature7 Месяц назад

@@SuiGenerisAbbie I’m an agreement with you, just saying even if it is ‘legally mandated’ that shouldn’t be a reason to have kids, if you don’t want to.

@anthis4297 Месяц назад

Wonderful video, thank you for sharing your thoughts ❤

@JeanVoronkova Месяц назад

glad it resonated 🙏🌻

@xotomw Месяц назад

May you continue to live the awesome and fulfilling life! :)

@jasonjason1196 Месяц назад

Beautiful video Sis 💯💯 Totally agree with all the messages.. and really love the peaceful theme and feeling your videos always bring with it. Wish ❤️❤️ You and Hubby V ❤️❤️ have a very meaningful and happy life together 🙏🙏💫💫❤️❤️✨✨🙏🙏

@hannapineda6292 24 дня назад

Hi Jean- thank-you for sharing your opinions.

@shamekabenjamin8010 Месяц назад

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Being purposeful/intentional about all of my choices has lead me to be child free. In a sense I feel I live more deeply from the core of my soul, I’m free to continue unraveling “me”. This factor has enriched my life more than words could describe. ❤❤

@kristalangel Месяц назад

I have 5 kids yet I agree with what you said. All of it. Lol. Don't have kids if you don't want to. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. Love your videos. Hugs to you 🤗

@philippkrueger4410 14 дней назад

I deeply respect you as you respect the choices of others opposite to your own. I wish you and your growing family all the best. Very refreshing to read these

@jessiquilla1 Месяц назад

I fully admire you for living your truth and choosing the right path for you and your husband!! You said it all beautifully

@yourteacher_anna Месяц назад

Like your point - people should have kids if they really want them! Life is great anyway. Thanks for sharing your family story, Jean ❤❤

@michaelamuro Месяц назад

We have same life perspective as yours. I support you. From Taiwan.

@mamaliping Месяц назад

Brave and introspective sharing!!! And often a topic I deep think about. It's the same thing concept as being married or being single - no one is actually better than the other. We choose what we suits us and bring us the best in us. To me the worst is really just doing something because everyone is doing it. ❤❤❤

@victoriatorcolini4410 Месяц назад

Very well said. Beautiful and true video.🥰🙏

@JeanVoronkova Месяц назад

🤗

@christineskeen7252 Месяц назад

Jean, love your honesty. It is my belief that children should always be wanted by both parents as they're a life long commitment. Even when they are adults, as parents, you still worry. I wish our world would allow people to be childless and not place judgement on them. It's not for everyone. I love how you explained this topic and wish you and your husband all the best!

@JeanVoronkova Месяц назад

Hi Christine thanks for the kind note. I'm 100% with you. I hate that some children are here in this world and not gettin the attention they would like to have from their parents. We should be allowed to be different when necessary without facing judgment.

@zxia6096 Месяц назад

Thanks!

@RomanVarl Месяц назад

Agree with everything, no urge to have kids here (44 now). You are a wonderful couple! Hello from Moscow ))

@adammorra3813 Месяц назад

Beautiful video and message.

@JeanVoronkova Месяц назад

😊🙏

@kristina4395 Месяц назад

So sweet ❤️

@robertmangan6501 Месяц назад

Brilliant Fantastic ❤

@jordanmbrock 23 дня назад

“EEEEEEEVERYONE knows parenting sucks balls, right?” Yes! Haha - best line of any video ever. Even parents agree. 🙌

@nihandinisanti3420 Месяц назад

Jean, what a beautiful content you make… it’s about contentment, fulfillment and satisfaction in life that you eloquently elaborate. I agree that each individual has a different purpose in life that makes them content. And boy how lovely to see those who are content outside the societal boundaries. Best wishes to you both!

@JeanVoronkova Месяц назад

thanks for this very kind note Handini :)

@britniandben Месяц назад

Well said! We have the same mindset about this topic and we are very happy with our child free marriage/lifestyle. We love that our friends and family who have kids are enjoying their life as well! All about focusing on what true happiness looks like for each individual. Thank you for sharing these thoughts and points on this topic. Have a wonderful day!

@IslandGal96816 20 дней назад

I don't have kid, either, and don't want to have one because I know I am selfish, I want free time, do what I want with my own time ... like if I want to sleep/watch TV, I just go sleep/watch TV any time and in peace ☺️ Hubby is with me. He once told me, better to have niece/nephew, they come and they go home 😂

@paulrobertclayton5352 Месяц назад

Not to mention the price tag they bring along with them .. You also must be financially stable and 90% will probably have to work your ass off until 68.. It’s a huge responsibility to have kids ..choose wisely..

@uyouhaveyou Месяц назад

Society does not support families well enough. Parents struggle to get time with their children for having to work all hours. Yes, it's a tough call and one needs be brave or loaded to think of raising children.

@arthurshannon1851 28 дней назад

"Kids are a fortune, and it's gonna cost you one"

@hannapineda6292 15 дней назад

Hi Jean thanks for sharing your knowledge - goodluck!

@JeanVoronkova 13 дней назад

Thank you! You too!

@tatiananugent8434 Месяц назад

Absolutely! You get to live your life, not someone else's. We are all different and enjoy different things, and that's the beauty of our world. We each have a unique purpose in life, and discovering that is essential. Keep enjoying your authentic life because that's how you illuminate the world.🙌 ❤

@JeanVoronkova Месяц назад

thanks for this sweet note Tatiana 🙏🌻

@SagaJohanna Месяц назад

SUCH an amazing video, and so eloquent and well put! I recently interviewed Cathrine Forner who said that biologically, only around 25% of people in a community had kids, and the rest of the society were makers, and hunters, and gatherers and helped raise the children or helped the community in one way or another. I love this kind of thinking!

@DE6553 Месяц назад

A big THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts so honestly and reflected. I am 59 and have raised my son (32) as a single working mum. I got married and had him because everyone else around me did so. But my marriage failed within one year and raising him was hard and challenging, but also brought out the best in me. I love him very much and wouldn't want to miss him. However, he does not want kids, his girlfriend neither - it was difficult for me to accept and part of me still hopes they will decide to have kids because I would love to have grand kids. But I know, this is one of the not-so-good reasons you mention. It's them who should WANT and FEEL it to be able to cope with the challenges kids bring along. Yes, they might regret it later on, but I also regret a couple of decisions in my life that are irreversible, and yet I am a happy person, so what's the point.

@kent4786 Месяц назад

At the end of Life, it’s all about how you’ve lived YOUR LIFE. Living it to the fullest in your own terms. It’s not selfish at allll. You owe it to you and only you. 90% of the people on this planet cannot even fulfill half of their life’s dreams. Not their fault, that’s just life. It’s challenging. So feel blessed n be proud that you are that tiny percent of happiness and bliss on earth. You do you and God Bless. Embrace it, No regrets ❤

@shamekabenjamin8010 Месяц назад

Loved this.. thank you 🙏🏾

@kent4786 Месяц назад

@@shamekabenjamin8010 I lived my life to the fulliest. Traveled more than 25 different countries multiple times. Did everything on my bucket list before getting married and starting a family at 40. That way I have no regrets and don’t feel like I missed out on life. Now With that being said, now that I have two kids, a 4 year old and a 2 year old. Being a parent is the toughest, most exhausting, stressful, NO SLEEP AT ALL for past 5 years. My health took a huge huge dive, aged 10 years in past 5 years. I went from my best version in life to now my worst version in life. Ever. I take really good care of my kids but I don’t blame anyone for not wanting kids. It’s truly truly sacrificing and it’s not for everyone. I speak for millions of parents out there and trust me I talk to everybody. I’m very outgoing and social. One main thing I get from other parents is that I feel constantly exhausted and completely drained. So please be nice in life and don’t judge others 🙏 be understanding and have empathy

@shaheemgirling3972 9 дней назад

Great video.

@rrocketman Месяц назад

Very interesting, good luck

@Uloma2024 Месяц назад

Well sàid. I can't agree any less

@bordercollieluxi Месяц назад

I Love your honesty

@sjcobra84 13 дней назад

Single. Childless. Never been married. Living the merc life and that's how I like it.

@JazzyLou18 28 дней назад

I’m 39 and spend time supporting my friends going through divorce with kids. It’s hell on earth for them. Kids are great when it all goes well.

@JeanVoronkova 28 дней назад

i do think the saddest is when they get saddled with adult issues that they had nothing to do with...

@user-of2co3ke5p 15 дней назад

Intelligent and want to live life completely untethered and on your own terms💪🎯.

@The_English_Castle Месяц назад

lovely sharing

@angelm1112 Месяц назад

Jean, thank you for your honesty. Not everyone is supposed to have kids and I think if most people were honest about their reasons for having kids, those reasons are mostly selfish. That responsibility is not the path for everyone. 🙏🏼 Being child free is such a blessing 🙏🏼

@fatalframer87 Месяц назад

Fantastic video. You really have to be honest with yourself whether children are for you or not. I'm 46 and all my life so far I was never once interested in children. If it doesn't interest you, don't do it. With lots of hobbies, as well as being a world traveler, I feel very fulfilled as a person with no children

@uhnschlek8827 Месяц назад

A child was never asked for their consent to be pulled into this world. So, I imagine, whoever is pulling that soul into this realm better have a darn good stack of resources to provide for the child to make amends for the kidnapping.

@siaec3094 Месяц назад

😀 Brought back precious times! Just be happy, always. ☺

@simpleflylife8189 Месяц назад

I am 47 and have always been child free. I now realize I missed a big blessing by choosing not to be a mom. Overall, I am very content with my decision and I wouldn't undo it. But as my friends are turning into grandparents, I realize I forfeited something huge in life. I wouldn't go back and do differently though. Just make sure you are clear about your why - why you have kids or why you don't. All the best to you and your hubby!

@nikiedewael3766 Месяц назад

I think it is the fantasy you are craving now. Years ago when my colleges had (young) kids I was never jealous. I never wanted kids, the responsibility, cost, risks, no freedom. Now these colleges are becoming grandparents and that is a whole different dynamic. Sometimes I feel left out and that is a strange experience but still I can not say I want kids!

@floydschrock2761 Месяц назад

Amen, Amen. Life is always about a choice, I am 62 this year and always taken care of my parents, I never had children or been married, I believe the happiness I hear in your voice, your married life gave you many blessings without children, Amen, Amen.

@MICHAELAANGELADUMLAO-wb5mp Месяц назад

So true!

@JeanVoronkova Месяц назад

🌻🙏

@LamNguyen-qb4ic 27 дней назад

No kid is much better and give you lot of freedom to retire early. Enjoy your life and whatever make you and your man happy that's all matter. Good luck to you.

@woofmeow247 Месяц назад

It's all in the mind. Fear of missing out. Ego.

@leesalovely2782 3 дня назад

I love this❤

@JeanVoronkova 3 дня назад

glad it resonated 🌻

@svetla1star Месяц назад

Jean, I love your energy and your videos. Thank you!! Also, can I ask if you can recommend Bali locations with less tourists and good for surfing? You may have a video on that, but I am not sure. Thank you!

@suzannewhittaker9751 Месяц назад

The fact this is controversial says everything and deserves collective reflection, so thank you for (hopefully) getting us to do just that.

@thesarahstory Месяц назад

I would never have a child for many reasons. I‘m 33 and married and I‘m very happy without a child. I‘ve so many other plans for me, so many dreams. I live for me and my dreams and that‘s okay.

@keepingitreal618 Месяц назад

I knew from 17yrs old I would never have children it’s something I didn’t want to do. Purely selfish reasons, certainly not because I thought the world was an awful place. I have always admired parents. I’m 64 and no regrets. I am midwife. 😊

@ManifestGirl7811 Месяц назад

To me your life is soooo beautiful and envious. I’ve always wanted a boy and girl which I got, my life would be incomplete without them Regardless how hard it has been to raise them and I hv 5 grandchildren that are the loves of my life. Honestly I wish my life looked more like yours just with my grown kids and grand kids nearby. Thanks for sharing your beauty life with us 🥰

@david_starsky Месяц назад

I am 45 years old and child-free. This allows me to take financial risks, to make investments and continuously focus on self-improvement and education. I enjoy spending a lot of time outdoors, engaging in training, and practicing meditation. I have complete freedom to live and do as I please, wherever I want. For me, life is so much more enjoyable without children.

@shamekabenjamin8010 Месяц назад

Exactly the same.. right down to the meditation and self improvement.. ❤️

@JC-dt7rn Месяц назад

All those things above are achievable with Children as well, some people want it ALL !

@david_starsky Месяц назад

@@JC-dt7rn That's for sure. Many successful people have big families, so it's definitely possible. Personally, I am just not keen on having kids.

@user-jc8jc5tp2z Месяц назад

@@JC-dt7rn Agree! Finding dedicated time to commit to adult endeavors and passions is definitely harder with kids, but not impossible. Business travel is hard for the partner staying a home and the guilt for me personally has been hard. Also once the kids are independent you get your time back as well. Either path with or without children has its own set of challenges and rewards. But if you know you really don't like spending time with kids and building a lifelong relationship with them, that's okay too. There is meaning and value to life regardless of you having kids or not.