From an early age, most of us received a clear message about what an ideal future looks like: You find your life partner and you have children. While this vision has evolved a bit over time, many (all?) cultures continue to reinforce the idea that the highest form of fulfillment — particularly for women — comes from marriage and procreating. So, what happens if you didn’t meet that future partner, or realize the original picture of “family” in your mind? 

Or, what if you choose not to have children because you simply don’t want to be a parent?

In this episode, we speak to three child-free women about living full lives without children. And how they have cultivated chosen family — friendships that endure throughout life. Enjoy!