‘The best of both worlds’: people reveal why they are childfree by choice
Those who decided not to have children speak about the friendship challenges, joys and questions they have faced
People who choose not to have children are sometimes questioned about their choice – whether they have made the right decision, or told perhaps they will change their mind. While medical problems mean some people are unable to have children, others choose to be childfree.
The Guardian has explored how friendships can be affected when one person has offspring and another does not.
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