Our parents and some of our friends say that we'll regret it later. Your views, please. A childless couple's happiness depends in large part on whether their situation was dictated by chance or by choice. Some research even suggests the happiest married couples, or those who claim to be, are those without children.
Children are an immense joy, but couples make many sacrifices in order to be good parents.
Couples who decide not to have children are often less gregarious than others and more self-sufficient, with a preference for being alone. In their later years, childless partners tend to have closer relationships with each other. I wouldn't worry about your decision. It's yours alone, not that of your parents, your friends, or your neighbors. Read our Privacy Policy .