Episode 91: Childless by Choice

This week on The Living Experiment, we're talking about being Childless by Choice. That's a decision that an increasing number of people are making these days, so the assumption that any given person is hoping to someday "get married and have babies" is increasingly a questionable one. And yet, those who consciously decide not to have kids are often confronted by the judgment of others. From opinion leaders who argue that not having children is "selfish," to relatives who are counting on you to carry on the family line, there's no shortage of reasons you might feel pressure — or peevishness — as the result of other people's investment in your reproductive capacity. So here, we talk about the many reasons a person might choose not to have kids, and how to cope with the reactions that choice might provoke. We also offer you some experiments to help you get more comfortable and compassionate with your own decision, and others'. Get full show notes and resources at http://livingexperiment.com/childless-by-choice/