Hi! I also struggled with this topic for many years. I worried about being alone in my old age, while my friends had babies. Now I see those same friends troubled because their children will not grow up. They constantly ask for money. They come to Mom and Dad because they have lost their jobs and don't have anywhere to live. They bring their little ones home and they have never been disciplined. One son even "wrote off" his parents because his new wife didn't like them. Having children is opening yourself up for a lot of disappointment and hurt. One friend says it is like a "[censored]-shoot" and you never know how they will turn out.
I have not had any children and sometimes I am a little sad about that, but when I hear their war stories---I'm glad I stuck with my decision. I continue to be busy and have a full life. There are plenty of people needing a friend or a mother substitute. You will not be alone unless you choose to be.
Good luck with your choices!
