A girlfriend of mine recently told me a horrific story.

She was at her monthly wine club, with the same friends she’d been meeting with for years.

At this particular meeting, she realized that every single one of the women there either has children, or was trying for one.

Everyone but her.

She has zero intention of ever having children.

And apparently her voicing this opinion was the end of the world.

Shock. These women were shooketh.

“You’ll change your mind when you’re older.’” “Once you’ve found the right person, you’ll definitely want kids.” “Aren’t you worried about regretting it down the road?”

It’s not like she called their kids awful or horrible.

It’s not like she insulted children, or told all her friends she hates their kids and thinks they're all disgusting.

She just doesn’t want kids for herself.

And I can’t get over how other people could find that personal decision so utterly offensive.