What do you think of DINKS--double income, no kids (calling, social, different)

[malamute]

Originally Posted by Paws917

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence no matter what the issue is it seems.

For me it really isn't. I'm pretty glad with the decisions I made -- they were right for me. I have no envy of the childless with their nice cars and big houses and fancy trips. I prefer a camping trip to the woods or mountains and hiking to any luxury hotel. I also accept that not everyone is into the same things.

[ChessieMom]

Originally Posted by kibblesandbits

I'm interested to hear what others think of DINKS--double income, no kids. They take vacations whenever/wherever they want, have plenty of extra money to spent on eating out, entertainment, and can live in the geographical locations they want (for instance in the big cities) because they don't have to worry about schools.

Odd question. I think the same of them as any other couple. It's great if that's what works for them. What is anyone supposed to think??

[victorianpunk]

I will probably end up like this. I mean, I know good and well that I would be the worst father in human history. Coming from an abusive childhood and being the son of parents (especially my "mother") who never should of had been parents, I would not want to make anyone have to go through that.

I just have to find a woman who would be alright with it, as I am sure there are plenty who don't want kids (assuming I ever do meet a woman and don't become chaste my entire life, which I would be cool with)

I can barely take care of myself...why try to take care of a kid when I can't even take care of myself?

[Ron.]

Sounds like my ideal situation. I am in no way in a rush to get married but I am not closed out to it. My views have changed about marriage.


BUT under any circumstances I do not want children.



Ron

Originally Posted by kibblesandbits

I'm interested to hear what others think of DINKS--double income, no kids. They take vacations whenever/wherever they want, have plenty of extra money to spent on eating out, entertainment, and can live in the geographical locations they want (for instance in the big cities) because they don't have to worry about schools.

[Ron.]

Tell me about it. I'd have to kick their little aszes all the time.......

Originally Posted by spiderbear

It's looking like that's the way DH and I are heading.

The more I see people with their kids, the more I realize..maybe that's just not for me. I don't think I have that kind of patience.

[coldwine]

I prefer not to think of myself as a DINK.

After all, we've raised three lovely antique Mercedes.

['M']

What I think is: I wish I was one...er, half of a DINK couple....I am in a silly mood tonight, can you tell?

[Ron.]

Not eveyone's situation is like yours. There are lots of people out there that live like the OP has noted.

Sure, they may get a tax deduction but those are pennies in comparison to the amount of money they'll spend on the child.

Give me the DINKS life any day over a tax deduction.

Originally Posted by FormerCaliforniaGirl

This is an unrealistic view of DINKS. We can't just take off whenever we want (we have jobs and responsibilities too), we don't have plenty of extra money because we don't get the big tax deductions that you people with children get, and we can't necessarily live where we want.

Where do you come up with this stuff?

[MIKEETC]

Beats ZINKS - Zero Income, Nine Kids - but it is not as good as MINKS - Millionaire Income, No Kids...

[oregonwana_b]

Originally Posted by DFOR

My wife an I are DINKS. We love our neices and nephews. Not planning on having any children. I know I will regret it someday, but my patience level won't allow it and down time is important to me. Selfish, yes.

Raising children is the most important job in the world. Not sure we are up to it. But there is a void, knowing that we are missing out.

I commend you on your honesty. Admitting that you lack the patients for kids, is great. Most ppl would never say that even after they have them.
Yes, kids are great, but, if you were suppose to have them, you would have them. Your life can be great with or without. There is no ethical or politically correct life to lead where it says that you must include kids.