I'm sure all the child free members of this forum can relate to you. I know I can. I feel just as you do. I adore kids, I just don't want any. I have never wanted children. The desire never grew in me. Also the responsibilities I can do without. I have enough problems and stress dealing with life as is. One thing to keep in mind, most people that talk harshly around you are just full of crud. Why would anyone give a hoot whether you have kids or not? It doesn't affect them in any way. That comment that was thrown at you about your maternal instincts was just hateful. There's no reason for someone to sink so low. I hope you said something because that person really should learn their place. If you can avoid that person, do so. Miserable people like that only make others miserable. I haven't experienced harsh comments like that but I have been questioned and scolded about my decision not to have children. I recently realized that I owe no one an explanation or an apology my for choices. I live the way I choose to live. No one lives for me.