Why would anyone care if I have children or not? I'm serious. That's why I suspect there is deep resentment and envy for people who don't have children. I don't go around telling people they're wrong for having kids, why would anyone go out of their way to scold me for not having any?
Who's scolding you?
No one cares whether or not you, personally, have children. :-)
I was speaking to Linda_22003, I courtesy-pinged you because you were the subject of the exchange.
That's what I've noticed too. I think it's fine for people to have one, two, six, ten kids if they want (and can afford them). I hope they're happy with whatever they've chosen. Expecting the same attitude in return, when you don't have kids, is apparently too high an expectation of basic politeness.
Speaking of children, I'm a day late, dollar short to my pings. 11 yr old boy visiting, loves computer games...
I agree with your assessment, except you forgot misplaced pity.
My oldest is having such trouble with her inlaws, that they decided to put off having children. This decision was made several years ago, and seeing that the inlaws are in good health and wealthy, my daughter and son in law will probably remain childless. I can't blame them. The family is from India, is pissed off that her son would not go for an arranged marriage, where mom and sis could control the girl who was contracted.
Don't listen to people, Hildy. You and your husband made the right choice for yourselves.