Life - Over 40, never married, no kids...Regrets?

Going on a more personal level I want to share one thing in my life that I get questioned about a lot. People will often ask if I have regrets about not having kids or getting married and being over 40. Here is my honest answer.
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Are you going through the same thing? Let me know in the comments below, are you living your best life or are you not happy?

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[floflo]

I am 47, single, never married, no kids. I think it is VERY hard to find the person I would be okay with living with. Regarding kids, the world is tough, I wouldn't want to intentionally have a kid that I subject to the horrors of this world.

[mike]

I’m 58 never married no children. NO REGRETS! Do I wonder? Of course I do. Am I sorry/lonely/miserable/have doubts? NOPE! I love my single and childless/grandchildless life.

[SweetlyDarkArt]

45, never married, no kids woman that's just trying to survive. Being the parentified eldest of 7 siblings, I was forced into being the third parent so it completely killed my want for anything like that relationship again nor kids. I'm just going to remain in my little corner with my books, my art, my pets and caregiver now to my elderly Father. I prefer the peace of my time to the stress of what little free time I have being taken away from me. No thanks. ❤

[barksnbrews]

I’m 43, divorced, and child-free by choice, and I have never regretted it once. I would be perfectly fine had I never been married as well. I’m happy single now and while I’m open to the right relationship, I’m in no hurry and I’m not willing to get into a relationship just to say I’m not single. I’m just not ashamed if any of my choices on this front 🤷🏼‍♀️.

Single in your 40s can be amazing. Dating isn’t great but that’s true for other age groups too; I think that’s just where we are as a society.

[.mil]

At 50, I wish I had children, I wish I was going to have grandchildren, I wish I was married. 
Also, I wish, I came from an upbringing where family came first. Unfortunately, my family was divided and my mother was always projecting her misery on everyone. So I ran away and never stopped. 
I wish I had mentors who told me to take my time, get to know myself instead of feeling the pressure to meet someone. I could have avoided turning into the chameleon I was for years, all to end feeling empty and alone. 
With all that I know now, I would have loved to have meet my mate, rooted in a deep friendship, love and full of adventure. Build our pursuits, careers, family and wealth together.
Some people prefer to be alone. I live with a giant void in my life being alone and question the point of even existing without a family. I hate it.
I wish you all the best. I pray you all find yourself and not let your past predict your future. Thank god for internet now offering endless information and resources. I wish it was available when I was younger, desperate for connection and answers. It's been a long 5O years. Hopefully the rest of time is better.

[Walklikeaduck]

In my experience, married women really seem to judge and dislike single childfree women. And these are supposedly happily married women, why do they even care?!

[ronaldjoseph]

I had turned 40 years old this year on May 25th and have never been married or have children. I am a male with high functioning autism, work part time at Walmart, don’t drive, and still live with my parents. I would like to live on my own and get married one day but don’t want any children. Part of the reason why I don’t want any children is because raising children will be a lot for me with my autism. I also hope that my future partner or wife likes to travel too and we travel to many different places and also go out and do a variety of things.

[chadguindon]

I am 39, single, never been married and no children. I have depression and anxiety disorder and I'm unfit to be a husband or father.

[Ffollies]

I'm a man, late 40s, not married and no children. This is not the way I wanted my life to turn out, as I've always wanted my own family but it just never worked out that way. I try to make the best of things but it's tough some days. I guess after I die none of it will matter. I just try to live day by day.

[thunderstar]

I like travelling, but honestly I prefer a thousand times staying at home. I can spend days in a row without stepping on my front door, and I'd be happy to live like that for the rest of my life, good thing that I work at home, I'm very confortable with that. And that's part of what you said, one has to know oneself and know what one wants in life, It'd be a disaster if I were to abandon my life preferences just to try to fit in with someone (someone that hates being at home for example), and that's what many people do and they end up in toxic relationships and feeling more lonely than ever.

[hrburrell]

Im 48, no kids and not married. Definitely no regrets although i still hold out hope to meet someone one day. As i look at the decline of society and the selfishness of most people in today's world it looks less and less likely that I will meet someone, I refuse to settle for someone without the same values as me.

[penlov-qw]

Me 42.male. Never married. This World is heart of darkness

[amazinggrace]

I just turned 44, never married, no kids. Let me tell you that I tend to have more money and freedom than my married with kids counterparts. I feel mostly happy and not stressed. My body is in better shape than my counterparts too and I do whatever I want. I get a tad bit lonely sometimes but it isn’t overwhelming at all. My personality has always been resilient for being alone. I’m very focused on myself and I’m open to love some day if it happens but I’m not pressed. I’m blessed to be where I am in life, happy and healthy. I’ll tell you what, I’d be more worried about smoking and drinking and drugging than not being married or no kids. Everyone I know who is lost has those problems..

[yuppie]

The money hungry/career driven accusation is my main gripe! I think on the outside it appears like that, but work is for survival. It is VERY transactional to me and I literally get no fulfillment out of it. I use my job to live comfortably and pursue creative interests.

[olgaolga]

I'm 39. Never married, no kids. But wish having a family so much.... It's my pain.... Thank you for this video. Now I know that I'm not alone in this situation. I'm watching you from overseas and thank you so much for your clear accent.

[jarodcarnarvon]

People are rude. They probe you with questions and imply there's something wrong with you because you're not like them. Nothing wrong with being 40, single with no children. More common

[Scorned]

I’m 54 and I’m a man and never been married or have kids. I do not at all regret it. I don’t like kids. They are incredibly irritating. No I have absolutely no desire for kids or a wife

[catchmeintherye]

Single life is not for every woman. I got married in my early 30’s and i was soooo ready. I was super excited and still am. I tried the single, career driven life for over 10 years but I was longing for a family. I continued working on my own pace especially after the kids.
Single life is not for everyone, just like married life isn’t for everyone either.

[courtney]

I have no desire for kids let alone a relationship. No, not because I’ve had bad experiences, it’s literally because i just don’t wait it. I know deep down being single is best for me and I hate that everyone wants to see me in a relationship…

[CiaranThompson-id]

Just found this video. Title caught my eye. I can relate. 51 year old male. Never married or engaged. Pretty well grounded guy. As you say, I have a job not a career but I do ok. I have a degree of contentment and a pretty full life. I dread the drunk at weddings asking why I'm single - irritating to the point I avoid gatherings and occasions now. Some of the comments in related videos are pretty mean. Having said that, at 51 now Ive babysat an older male friend through a very nasty divorce and watch a cousin go through the same I kinda feel I've maybe dodged a bullet.

I think some ladies struggle with being alone but a lot of guys crave it in my experience. Most marriages nowadays are destined to fail, wedding shops are going under - very telling. Count your blessings Jenny. Thankyou for the heartfelt video❤. I'll look forward to binging on the rest when I'm not so tired. Best wishes for your future. Sincerely hope you accomplish everything you desire.

Greetings from Belfast😊