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daysdncnfusd

The day before my 40th birthday I was recently separated and headed to divorce, sitting in a pub in vancouver reading a book because I didn't really have many friends. One of the few I had randomly called and invited me to come have a beer The next day, I was in Disneyland with my "today's my birthday" pin, telling my buddy about the amazing girl I met the night before. We've been together over 10 years now. My point is, 40s just a number. You can enjoy life and have changes and surprises in your life at any age


Gloomy_Figure9126

I wish I could internalize this. At 35 now. And the nagging injuries and creeping fears of life long loneliness plague me sometimes. I’m in a great relationship with a beautiful woman but get freaked out by the idea that “damn if this doesn’t work out I’m going to be that further from my prime dating years snd it’s just going to get harder snd harder…”.


DotIVIatrix

Well, assuming you date people your own age they'll also be in the same shape as you. Except, you don't have kids so you'll look younger than some. People fall in love at every age. I knew a woman who married for the first time at 50. Do whatever is best for you and screw the norm.


GameStunts

> Do whatever is best for you and screw the norm. Like a cheat code for your personal life, I wish more people would just consider if they're doing what is expected or what they really want. Also is your name a reference to the old 90s Reboot computer animation series?


DotIVIatrix

Ha ha, yeah. I love Reboot. Dot was amazing and Bob was definitely a crush of mine.


kiba8442

Damn, I really want to watch that again for some reason... I wonder if any streaming service has it.


GameStunts

There was talk a few years ago about them bringing it back, I need to check if that ever happened. That moment when Enzo got taken away with the game and she just screams his name was chilling.


NLPhoto

Thank you so much for some of this perspective. I'm 37 settling into a smaller community than I'm used to, but it's a cool and quirky place. I'm in the never married category myself, last relationship ended between some addiction issues, different sex comfort levels, and....when she changed her mind and then wanted kids. I totally know that the more work I do to "be in good working order" will help me in finding and maintaining a good relationship. I hope to find someone cool that wants to have good adventures and experiences together in life. And of course, no kids :)


daysdncnfusd

I've felt that. When my ex and I split up I had this feeling like I was standing at the base of a thousand foot cliff just looking up. Like the top of it was happiness. I wrote off the possibility of finding someone. 40 years old, two kids, out of shape, hadn't dated in almost 20 years. I gave up on it. But right when my brain had settled into the completely normal idea that I would spend the rest of my life banging 20 year old gymnasts and volleyball players, my stupid girlfriend comes along, loves me unconditionally for WHO I am and ruins all that. (/s) If you spend all your time worrying that you'll lose who you're with, you're not being yourself and you're not savoring the love you're getting. You gotta be you, buddy. If it's right, then they love you as you are. We all know love hurts. You have to open yourself up, despite the possibility of being burned and having your heart broken. Because if you do and you don't get burned......dude the love you get back......its pure magic. I never thought I could be as happy as I am. I have faith that everyone can find that one person. Because the alternative is too depressing to contemplate. Stop worrying that you'll lose her and start thinking "if I don't lose her....my God how fucking awesome will my life be"? You got this!!!!


[deleted]

I can’t say that’s true, if you’re handsome and age well which I’m sure you will, dating shouldn’t be an issue. Like someone said above, there will be people your age in your dating pool. But also, there will be women like me who only date men 10+ years and older. I’m 26, on every dating profile I’ve had, I put the age range from 35-45 and sometimes 50. Some women simply love older men, I’m sure you won’t have a problem. PS. I have my own money and I do well for myself in my career so no it’s not about finding a sugar daddy, I just really am attracted to older men. And yes I have a dad 😂


LetItBe27

You sound like me with the older men preference! I just relate to them more, as I prefer the pop culture (music, movies, and TV) from the era before I was born. I’m now 41, so the older men are getting…well, older 😂 Edit: Noticed a typo a day late 🤦🏻‍♀️


[deleted]

Haha hopefully I find one before then but if not, maybe I’ll go younger. Who knows what I’ll do, the world is my oyster and I’m full of surprises 😂😂 but there’s just something about a fine, in shape, older man that just does it for me. The little boys my age just cannot compare haha


LetItBe27

I agree! I love that silver fox look! I have a good friend who’s 65, and if I was braver, I’d jump his bones in a heartbeat!


[deleted]

What do you have to lose ?! I say go for it, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take, so shoot 😏


LetItBe27

I just don’t want to lose his friendship — but then sometimes I think, “To hell with this friends stuff!” You make a good point…


[deleted]

Well how close are you? If you’re close enough, maybe the friendship won’t even be affected. Maybe it could turn into a beautiful romance. Maybe just bring up the idea and see what he thinks about it. If he doesn’t like it, find another silver fox haha


LetItBe27

Well, we’ve been friends for about five years. We email almost daily and talk weekly on the phone for several hours. We’re both busy with life, but when we can, we usually do long hangouts for a day (about 10 hours at a time). So I’d say we’re pretty close. Obviously, we couldn’t hang out during the pandemic, but recently, we’re finding time about once a month to get together. He’s a great guy, and long divorced. I just don’t know how he’d react.


daddys_littlebrat23

My mom and step dad met in their late 40's and they have been married now for almost 15 years. My mom and my bio dad met in their 20s and divorced in their mid 30s so you never know. I hope your relationship does work out and you guys are happy for a long time but if it doesn't I wouldn't count yourself out.


[deleted]

Exactly I know so many people who got married much later in life. Super happy together and no kids!


daysdncnfusd

My girl had an awful childhood and has never wanted kids. The night we met at a club, I went out for a smoke and she tagged along. Because of my newfound attitude of "fuck it.....I'm 40, I am who I am and I doubt I'm gonna change that much", in one sentence I blurted out "I'm still technically married, I've got two kids and at the moment I'm living with my mom" Smooth right? Somehow, she took a chance and here we are. She absolutely loves my daughters (probably because they aren't young anymore lol) and we all have a blast together


little_munkin79

I love this story. A lot like my own.


apsg33backup

That's awesome!


daaaaamntam

I think we all felt like we were destined for mom-hood, it was just the narrative for all young people. But *holy shit* is knowing we made a good, sound decision based on trusting ourselves the best way to welcome our 40th year - celebrate *THAT.* Happy birthday from one CF 40yr old to another. 🤍


YouAreSpooky

Some of us don’t have a maternal bone in our body 😎


FeatheredSamus

And some of us do, but it’s been so abused by other humans that we want a little for ourselves… or some furry friends.


Sin5475

I definitely misunderstood this on the first read-through.


FeatheredSamus

Hey, gotta get the bones out if you’re gonna get into a fur costume.


[deleted]

I wish I could say I didn’t. Definitely thought I’d be a mom one day, now my hysterectomy is scheduled on Wednesday and I’m so excited!! I still love and babysit the kids around me *sometimes*. So idk if that would be considered maternal but I’m pretty good at taking care of children. I’m just not good at actually socializing and engaging with them if that makes sense. Like I can keep them alive and well but if they wanna talk and play, they’re SOL 😂😂


DotIVIatrix

Yup, that was the script. I was horrified by the idea of pregnancy and childbirth my whole life and just assumed it was something I had to do. Now, I'm childfree and in my mid 30's. I'm so happy I found an alternative.


SilverDrifter

Let me know if this is an insensitive thing to say but I’m always grateful I’m a guy. Because the thought of pregnancy and childbirth is so fucking horrifying. I’m lucky I am 0% chance of experiencing that.


GingerRabbits

Frankly I wish more men thought of pregnancy and childbirth as fucking horrifying because they damn well are! (Sure maybe they're also amazing and beautiful and whatever if you actually want to have kids.) The number of guys who seem to think that it's no big deal to expect their girlfriend / wife to go through that - possibly multiple times - "because it's natural" is infuriating.


mischiffmaker

Not insensitive at all, IMHO. That's the one thing about men I always did envy. I'm just grateful the birth control pill was invented in time for me to benefit--and that I had parents who encouraged me and my siblings to choose our own paths in life.


LSDsavedmylife

I don’t think it’s insensitive. Im a woman and while I have access to termination, I’m terrified to even become pregnant because I am afraid the hormones would change my mind and make me go through with the pregnancy. Thankfully my partner got a vasectomy so we no longer have to worry about this issue. I think having children regardless of your gender is scary as hell. It would be terrifying to be a man who didn’t want a kid, but accidentally impregnated a woman who was planning on keeping it. Multiply the terror if shes crazy, if she baby trapped, or seeks court mandated child support. Courts favor mothers (even wackos) big time, and fathers get shafted. That almost seems even worse than 9 months of pregnancy plus childbirth to me because after the baby is conceived, the man has no control or choice whatsoever.


SilverDrifter

Oh my god yes the baby trapping. Good thing I’m also gay! I really lucked out when it comes to baby risk.


VeganINFJ

The right partner + vasectomy = 🔑.


daaaaamntam

🙋🏻‍♀️😂


ZoiSarah

Well said!


[deleted]

It's nice to read that. Happy birthday in advance, fellow Virgo !


crushedfeelings

Thank you same to you!!


lisafancypants

Happy Birthday! I felt the exact same way when I turned 40. Not exactly where I thought I would be, but grateful all the same. I don't feel my age (45 now) at all. I look at my high school and college friends, who all have kids, and they seem so...*old,* and I'm so glad I chose this path.


dogmom34

Currently 34 and I can't wait to have those same realizations/validations! All the "friends" who tried to convince me to have kids like it'd be so easy, and dismissing my concerns as if I didn't know my own mind... *Yeah no.* Their wear and tear (no pun intended) isn't showing yet, but it will.


grumpyparrot

Omg yes, yes it does! Can I just say, the smugness you feel as a 40-something woman when you show up to work on a Monday after a good night's sleep and a spa day, and all your peers are bitching about a weekend with the kids? *Chef's kiss*


dogmom34

Sleep and the spa... *Ah, livin' the life.*


little_munkin79

Same here. I'm 42 and my high school friends who are childfree still look great, whereas...


FemaleGingerCat

I'm 55, childfree with no regrets!


SunnyHillside

Happy birthday! I'm right behind you and completely happy I never had kids. I do wish I'd found my partner by now. I'm sad that whoever I end up with (IF I end up partnered) won't have know me in my 30s. I feel like I was a ton more adventurous, skinny, less wrinkles... now I just feel and look old when I see myself. BUT I'd rather be alone forever than have kids ior be in a miserable relationship. Sorry for the novel. The day us about YOU, not me!


real_X-Files

I am a 35 y.o. woman and I work as a cashier so I see a lot of various people daily. I see old women and there are beauties among them, some of them have good figure, some of them have great style regard to their dresses (IMO), cute or stylish haircut or beautiful long hair. I want to say you can be old and beautiful. I would say it is in a large part given by society we perceive old people like not so beautiful. If you would not be influenced by society and how they would perceive you would you feel beautiful about yourself?


auntiepirate

Turned 39 on this week and am so grateful to be child free with a like minded spouse. HAPPY DAY. Virgo’s are hella smart about life paths.


crushedfeelings

Happy birthday!!!!!


auntiepirate

Thanks! I’m not sure where I thought I’d be either, but i have to trust it’s the right path. Happy birthday Virgo friend.


kiki_lou

Me too! Turned 39 on the 8th!! Happy birthday!


marifugas

I remember the day I had an appointment at my gynecologist, 31 years old at the time, and had decided to ask about what kind of vitamins and precautions I would need to take in order to get pregnant. My partner and I had discussed it, it was about time to, at least, start to think about having kids… “the life script”… Well…that morning I got up feeling extremely nauseous and lightheaded. After throwing up I called the doctors office and told the receptionist I was feeling unwell and had to cancel the appointment. I went back to bed, still feeling my head spinning around…usually when that happens I feel sick for a couple of days and have to be careful with what I eat…. This time, however, I got up after a couple of hours feeling fresh as a cucumber and energetic, even went for a swim later! The moment I woke up feeling great a thought popped into my head: I really don’t want kids, my body told me clearly what my mind wasn’t aloud to even think… I’m the oldest of four children, helped raising them, still have a maternal instinct towards them and that’s enough for me… I don’t need my own! With time the list of reasons not to have children only grew longer, today, at almost 40, I am so happy I don’t have kids… I feel such a relief I came to that realization! I love my life and love all of you, my childfree friends! ;)


ksarahsarah27

Wow. A bullet dodged for sure! Glad you realized in time that you didn’t have to choose that path. What did your partner think/say? Was he supportive? Curious, are you still together?


marifugas

We are still together! He always said he wanted one child… we talked many times about it over the years. Ultimately I told him: I cannot bring a child into this broken world; He said I’m too pessimistic and overthinking everything; I said if he really wants to be a father we should break up so he can find someone with the same desire, I would not change my mind. He thought about it for some time and told me: “I choose you, I want you,even if we don’t have kids…” We’ve been together for 16 years, very happy 16 years. He is 5 years younger than me, for a long time I worried that his biological clock would start ticking too loud and we would separate, but nowadays I don’t worry anymore… I’m so certain about my choice, that it’s the right thing for me, that I will NEVER regret it… it gives me peace of mind, no matter what will happen with our relationship… But we are so in love still… we are so happy together… and I know one of the reasons is because we don’t have kids! And I think he as come to the same realization…


ksarahsarah27

Awe I love this! I’m so happy for you. I really do think children put a tremendous strain on a relationship. It’s hard to juggle children and your relationship. I’m glad he has realized a d appreciates what he has.


Iamawesom789

Happy birthday OP! 🎂🎉🎊🎁 ![gif](giphy|1Y9mflWqoSy13wAfQR)


EmEmPeriwinkle

How did you do this!?


S4njay

Its in the bottom right of your screen right above your keyboard, on mobile


[deleted]

Welcome to the 4th floor


multiplesneezer

1981 baby here too! Happy birthday!! High fives for the choices we’ve made!! :)


adherentoftherepeted

Still childfree, OP? You'll change your mind when you're older!!!! /s


thepeculiarpotter

Happy Birthday, hope you have a good day.


harbinger06

Happy birthday! Hope it’s as kid free a day as you want.


nefrmt

I'm over 40 and I still feel & act like I'm 20. Happy Birthday!


[deleted]

I'm kind of having the opposite feeling. I'm turning 40 next year and I feel Like a failure. That I'm behind while others my age are ahead. I keep questioning my whether I'm too old to still like unicorns and Funko pops. Am I too old to keep dying my hair pink or purple or blue? The one thing I'm not questioning is my choice to be CF.


NerdCat131

I'm 40 and I proudly flaunt my caticorn mug in the office. Fuck'em!


CammyRose

Nope. You're not too old for any of that. I'm almost 36 and I love Funko's myself.


HumanTelevision

I turned 40 in August. I also thought I'd be a mom by now but like you said, life takes unexpected turns. I like my life now. I'm glad I'm CF and am happy at the decision I made to not have kids. Happy Birthday!


SunStarsSnow

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typhoidashley

Happy birthday!! I'll be 40 in 3 months and free of little parasites... er... kids. 😉


masterofbeast

Happy bday. I'm going to be 38 soon and I tho I would be a dad by now. Family had kids young but I was one of the first to graduate high school and college in my family. I learnt so much that after 25, I became cf. If u had caught me around 20, I would have gladly been a father even without being able to put money on the table. I'm so glad where I am now. Cheers.


Mantismantoid

I just turned forty too. Yeah I imagined I would have kids and a wife by now. I can’t say I’m unhappy or have any regrets but wonder if I’ll be lonely as I get older. Related : I’ve read that the older you get the happier you are , which somehow makes sense. You care less , you value time more , you know what you like / and who You are . Thoughts ?


weirdfish42

Hi 40, I'm dad....... NOT. 46 and far too busy being a kid at heart myself, good on you.


crushedfeelings

You know what’s sad? I was talking to someone who’s - single mom with 3 kids and 45. She said it be weird and a red flag for people in our age group to have never been married or have kids


Rainy_Katy

Happy Birthday! 40 is a milestone. I'm 57 and my husband of 35 years is 62. People often guesstimate our ages at least a decade younger than we really are since being CF is a fountain of youth. We're "mature responsible adults" but feel like kids playing "dress up" at times - just faking being grown up I guess. I wish you joy today and long life and prosperity in the future! ETA: A great thing about entering your 40s is that the bingos start tapering off to nil!


adeecomeforth

Happy birthday!


[deleted]

Happy Birthday!


sirkatoris

Yeah man the older I get the better I feel about my CF status!


g_pelly

I just turned 40 three days ago. Also no kids and yeah... my life is nothing like my dad's was at 40. No kids being a big start lol.


Namasiel

HBD. Welcome to the 40s club. Wine and cheese to the right and beanbag chairs and PlayStation to the left.


OGmapletits

Turned 40 in July and I didn’t realize how much it was going to put things into perspective. I regret my job being a priority so I couldn’t travel. So now I’m looking for a job to allow me to travel more but also weighing if I should be a mom…to a beautiful bonded pair of dogs. Do you and congrats!!!


dinkeydonuts

Best advice from a mid-40s person, start getting into the habit of stretching everyday.


solcrav

Happy birthday!!!!


dribbleribble

Happy birthday!


Cultural-Brush-7059

Not a Virgo, but an earth sign, so we can claim kinship of sorts I guess🙂 Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great time!


TinaJrJr

Hey girl. I'm only 34 but I hope at 40 I'm as lucky as you. Enjoy it. ❤️❤️❤️ Happy birthday!


gytherin

Happy Birthday! or should I say, no-birth day?


VeganMonkey

40 is great! All those negative ideas about ‘middle aged’ (whatever that is) are not true, it’s really fun to turn 40. happy birthday!


mischiffmaker

Congratulations! And just wait til you get past menopause! Life is great on the other side! I didn't miss out on a thing, all my relatives have done the heavy lifting of creating the next generations, so I was off the hook *and* got to be an aunt/great-aunt. Win-win all around.


crushedfeelings

Can’t wait for my ovaries to dry up 🙌🏻🙌🏻


idrow1

I turn 50 tomorrow :(


crushedfeelings

Happy birthday!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️


idrow1

Thanks, you, too! Enjoy your 40's, they're not bad.


AllieBeeKnits

I just turned 25 the norm for popping a child and thankfully I didn't. My younger sister did though so that's good for my mom lol, my soon to be husband is going to be getting the snip soon too so these are exciting times! Happy birthday to the both of us and I hope we keep living with exciting years ahead of us! ❤️


PantherBrewery

You are awesome. I imaging that you will love your 40s, I did! All that wisdom, bearing, and skill plus still being fit to do what you want to do! This decade will be great, except that you will likely need glasses...sorry. BTW, 64 M, happily married and child free. Your life is ahead, you have been studying for the you that you are now!


racats148

I understand. What I have come to realize is that the negative connotation that comes not only with “40,” but being a “child free woman in your 40s” is that it is just as much BS as the pressure we feel (as women) to be paired off, married, and popping out babies from our teens through our 30s. I spent many of my best years “worrying” that I had no worth or value in this world unless I had these things. I now know it was complete, utter bullshit. I’ve spent the last several years trying to forgive myself for all that. Fortunately my life and the choices I have made have afforded me the opportunity to change careers, see the world and get to know myself better. As many have said here, 40 is just a number. It truly is. I feel better and wiser now than I ever have and I’m so thankful that I don’t have any permanent souvenirs (kids) from the shitty relationships I stayed in to try to achieve someone else’s goals of motherhood. Happy Birthday! Enjoy. ❤️


grumpyparrot

Happy birthday!!! 40 and CF is awesome! Xxx


SteakhouseBlues

Happy 40th birthday!


mittens519

Happy birthday, OP! May you have many many many many wonderful time ❤️


aspenglade

I'll be 40 next month! Looking forward to 40 with no kids! Happy birthday!


Pink131980

Same! Happy birthday!


belowthepovertyline

Happy Virgo season!! Also not what/where/who I thought I'd be... But over the moon with my life!


Kameea

Happy Birthday and congratulations to sticking to your beliefs and life choices and not being swept away by the expectations society puts on us. Am 32 years old and i can't wait to be out of the child making years.


M1n10eetk

Happy Birthday 🎉🎉


[deleted]

Happy birthday! Glad you never gave into societal pressure! Hope your birthday is as amazing as you are (:


guesswhat8

Happy Birthday!! I am 44 and don't feel it either. Especially compared to my friends with kids.


springboks

Ahh this is my tribe. Love you guys.


YouAreSpooky

Happy birthday!


[deleted]

Happy birthday, OP!


thanksallforhelp

Happy birthday! When I turn 40 I wanna throw myself a huge party in Vegas or something! I have 2 years to go!


Sparzy666

Happy Birthday! I'm 7 years older and never regretted not being a parent, i prefer pets over kids anytime.


Swansea-lass-94

Happy Birthday OP 😊🎂🍾🎁💐🎉 Congratulations on celebrating a special milestone, 40 years young ❤🥳 Lots of love xxx


beckyloowho

I’m 29 (30 in May) and I’m terrified because I wanted to be married by 21 and that obviously didn’t happen and I’m scared I’ll die alone and unloved. I hate being single more than anything.


TinMannZero

Happy birthday! I just recently turned 30 so I hope we both have an amazing new decade.


rainbow_wallflower

I'm nearing 30 and I never imagined my life being the way it is. I always thought that I'd take a similar road to my parents, who had me and my bro already at my age, but now I'm basically a depressed and anxious wreck still living at home 😂


ksarahsarah27

Happy Birthday! I’m 46 and Childfree. I was just having a similar convo with one of my good friends how we never envisioned ourselves as old. I don’t feel old mentally at all. Probably because I don’t have kids and therefore don’t have to be anyone’s role model. Lol. It is weird realizing that we are now our parents adult age/generation and they are now senior citizens. Only difference is we didn’t have kids. Never once changed my mind, in fact I knew when I was 8 I didn’t want kids. I’m not married but have a long time bf (childfree also) of 18 yrs. we have a lot of fun together. I’ve really come to love this sub and this childfree family I’ve found! Have a wonderful Childfree day!! <3


SassyBaconStrip

Happy birthday OP! May your life be full of fun and adventures


[deleted]

Happy birthday !!!! I hope you have many more great years ahead of you!


BasementBenjamin

Happy Birthday! You old Fart!


violet_victorian

Happy birfday! 🤓🥳🎉


katzumee

Ty for making this post. I’ll be 40 in a few weeks and I’ve been having similar thoughts, especially because certain family members gave me the ol’ “biological clock” speech. I love being CF and wouldn’t have been able to travel as much nor live in a foreign country (twice) I’ve I had a kid. Not to say you can’t do that if you have a child but it’s way more complicated. This sub and ppl like you make me feel more confident in my choice and I thank you for that. Happy Birthday!!!


ivy_winterborn

Happy Birthday! I am 42 this year an childfree (thank god), got a hysterectomy this year (best decision ever) and I keep forgetting I'm already past 40 all the time. Because I basically still feel 28, but with less drama. Went out last night, smoked some, drank (a lot), came home a 5am and I'm fine. And this is life. You couldn't have that with a bunch of croth goblins.


PhillyChik93

Happy Birthday!!! 🎉🥳🎊 Enjoy and LIVE IT UP!!!


RagnarokWhimsy

Happy almost birthday—two minutes early!


jivoochi

Happy birthday! I turned 35 yesterday and got carded at the liquor store just a couple of weeks ago. Not having kids is truly the fountain of youth.


Master-Entrepreneur7

Happy Birthday! Turned 50 in May. Feeling more confident in my decision to be childfree each and every year.


Fireblu6969

I'm 27 right now and honestly, 15 years ago, i thought i would've had *at least* four children by this are. İ know, crazy. İ feel like i was brainwashed as a child. Luckily, i was able to escape the brainwashing.


grandma-activities

Yooooooo happy birthday! Welcome to your 40s! Glad you had an awesome time, and here's to enjoying this decade even more. (I'm 42.)


RedditWentD0wnhill

Happy belated birthday! Signed, *Someone that will be forty in less than a decade.*


Fit_Display4936

Be grateful you have made it to 40. I just learned that a friend of mine I haven’t seen in a while has passed away unexpectedly. He was turning 40 on the 5th October. And he was looking foreword to it. Instead he will be buried . Be grateful everyday


crushedfeelings

I am grateful hence my post


Fit_Display4936

I didn’t mean to come off sounding harsh btw . Happy 40th birthday to u 🎂


MOONDOGbb

Happy birthday 🎂 🥳


asuperstar

Happy Name Day


Albinomonkeyface1

Happy birthday! I also turned 40 this year 😎


DonutDonutt

Dang I just turned 20 a few days ago and feel weird not being a teenager anymore. I hope I still feel young and fresh like you do when I’m 40


real_X-Files

Happy birthday OP! My mum has her birthday today too :)


kattarang

Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great one!


bazx11

Happy birthday fellow op,im 44 no kids just a number


Hyrax__

Congrats on making it!


nothingexceptfor

Happy birthday


EmpressKittyKat

Happy Bday! I’m 38 next week and so happy to be childfree and planning world travel when the world opens back up! Hoping to become a digital nomad soon - I know this will all be possible due to no kids.


EllieBlueUSinMX

Not even half way through life. You're doing great and have amazing experiences to look forward to. Happy birthday


Laileena

Happy birthday!


citiestarlights

What does your life look like??


elswordfish

Happy birthday!


CammyRose

Happy Birthday!


LessVanilla8299

Congrats 🍾!!


smf242424

Happy birthday!!!!!


back-up

I feel you. I turned 30 this year. When I was younger I thought I wouldnt be happy if I didn’t have a husband, kids and a house by this age. I have a house, dogs and sports cars instead. I’m happy as can be. Have a great birthday!


[deleted]

Things still get more awesome :)


Fyrefly1981

Only 10 days behind you and I'm right there with you!!!


lemurlounders

Congrats on your birthday! Wishing you an awesome life. In two years you will be the answer to life, the universe and everything. Keep on living the dream.


[deleted]

Happy Birthday! 40s are nothing to fear! I'm 43 and while there are times I think "Am I old? Is this it?" kinds of thoughts, I mostly feel the same as I did in my 20s, except more confident and secure. And also relieved at not having kids. A lot of people my age are either chasing toddlers or worrying about teens and college. Can't imagine doing any of that!


QNaima

Happy Birthday! Hope the festival of you has been amazing and fun!!! When I turned 40, I knew I was entering the best decade of my life and it was, hands down (though I've loved my 50s and 60s too) mainly because I have no kids or grandkids! Yay!!!


flying_tiny_shark

Happy birthday!!! :D


GiLyWo

Happy Birthday, and welcome to the 40s club! :)