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‘I just assumed it would happen’: the unspoken grief of childless men (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] sin_free_for_00_days@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It would be interesting to see it broken down by age groups. I realize it's just anecdotal, but all of my friends in the late 40s to mid 50s age range who don't have children are almost giddy about having dodged that financial and emotional bullet.

[–] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 year ago

Can confirm! Getting a vasectomy was the best decision of my life. 10/10 would snip again!