kids (Denver, Westminster: fit in, apartment complex, rentals)

[movin' on up]

nothing against them but they're not in my plans for the forseeable future (if ever). i was wondering if there are other people like myself in the metro area (no suburbs for us). my wife and i are late 20's (newly married) and enjoy travel, an urban / pedestrian / outdoors lifestyle, etc. some people would refer to us as DINKS (i'm told). are people going to constantly pepper us w/ questions about when we're planning on having kids (as seems to be the norm in the midwest) or is our lifestyle more normal in denver as it would be in "big cities"? thanks.

[tfox]

I don't think you'll have any such annoying questions in Denver (the city). I live in Denver and we do have a kid, but many of our friends don't. There are lots of couples and singles without kids in Denver, and plenty of families with kids too. Either way, I think you'd be welcome here.

[dj32]

Agree with tfox. I also live in the city and we have friends of all types. We have only one kid and find ourselves hanging out more with our childless friends. Things to do for everyone in Denver. For this reason I'd highly recommend Highlands area or Lodo. Highlands is great for couples as there are tons of nice restaurants, bars, Sloan's Lake and I have friends who live there. Many seem to move out when they do have school age kids as the schools there are not the greatest.

[onthamove]

No i wouldnt think not having kids is wrong nor should it give you those crazy nicknames

[M.J.]

thank you, I'm glad someone posted this question. My husband and I are in the same boat. He seems to think he might like living in a suburb, rather than close to downtown, but I don't want to live in an area that's all families and kids where people without kids may not fit in. I like other people's kids, we just don't want our own. I'll definitely start looking into the Highlands area myself, at least as a place to start renting to begin with. On that note, are there any suburbs that aren't totally so family centered around Denver? Something middle class with a mix of families, singles, and couples perhaps? I haven't seen too many posts from childless couples, so it almost sounds like all the suburbs are geared towards families and children's activities.

[movin' on up]

we'll, it sounds like we'll be able to make friends w/ some people our age w/o kids if we move. i really don't want to make it sound as if i refuse to socialize w/ people who have them - hopefully you know what i mean.

we're going to check out some apt's in LODO and the surrounding metro area when we visit later this summer. we're looking at managed properties at this point b/c it's usually easer, more amenities, more people (hopefully not frat style), etc. i haven't found much in highlands, capitol hill or wash park. i've used many search engines. any recommendations you have are welcome. thanks.

[awsun1980]

Ok, dumb question, but what is DINKS supposed to mean? I'm so glad I'm not the only one out there that feels like way!!! I have always felt alone in this subject. I'm single 27/f & have never wanted kids & people look at me like I'm weird or something. They constantly ask why as if there's something wrong with me or with my choices. I didn't know there was others out there like me here in Denver! Nor have I ever met a guy who doesn't want kids--where are they hiding?? lol...hmm...this thread makes me think I should move closer to Denver instead of to Westminster where I was planning to live---are most suburbs really that family-oriented? Anyone have any suggestions on somewhere near north Denver that's not too far from Westminster that's good for singles? Apartment-wise?

I don't think you are odd at all, movin' on up---good luck with your search, keep us posted.

[COflower]

I am a single late 30 something and people (even though I currently live in C Springs) never ask me if I am going to find a man, marry and have kids.

No. 1. My family knows that I love kids but they aren't for me.

No. 2. It's no one's business anyway.

I have never had anyone, including family, question my choices unless I bring them up specifically.

You and your SO don't desire children. Nothing wrong with that. If people must get into your business, tell them flat out that it's not their business.

But I don't know why that would come to play in Denver suburbs or anywhere else for that matter. You live your life as you choose and if the busy bodies get in the way, they aren't your friends.

[COflower]

Originally Posted by new-to-CO

Ok, dumb question, but what is DINKS supposed to mean?

DINKS = Dual Income No Kids

[M.J.]

movin on up,
I found one managed apartment complex in Highlands. It is called Trocadero apartments, found it on rent.com. They appear nice from the pictures, but I couldn't find any reviews on it. The other rentals in that area seem to be private rentals.