So I've always agreed with the sentiment of this group, I've never desired children, and generally think they're icky. I've been bingo-ed a fair share, my last relationship ended after 2 years because of my CF attitude. That being said...

I'm talking with my mom last night about a friend's up upcoming nuptials, I had said it was going to be a childfree wedding simply because most of the bride and groom's families are adults, and that I was so happy about it. My friend asked me if I was going to be nice to her future kids (in a joking way) and my mom straight up says, "You know you won't be." I'd try, of course, and my friend knows this, as well as knowing I'll never babysit for her and wouldn't ever ask.

My mom proceeds to tell me I'm mean to kids and will never get married because I don't want kids. That I should keep quiet until I'm married and then gradually let on that babies aren't going to happen.

Fuck that. I prefer to be honest. But I was astounded to be told I'd never get married. This isn't the dark ages. My worth is not determined by my uterus.