i know a couple in their mid-30s making great money, traveling often, investing heavily, and basically living the kind of life most people say they want.

but they’ve decided they don’t want kids.
and I can’t help but wonder if that feeling changes later in life.
at some point, the trips, purchases, and comfortable lifestyle stop being new.
meanwhile, building a family gives people something deeper to grow into over time.
maybe i’m wrong, but i feel like a lot of people underestimate how different life can feel once the distractions fade and you start thinking about legacy, connection, and who’s actually around your table years from now.