I hate babies

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I really don’t like kids, I mean I actually hate them. Seeing babies and toddlers in the street makes me recoil! I’ve always felt like it but thought that with time my natural mothering instinct would come out. Now one of my friends that has equally always hated kids too has just announced she’s having a baby! It’s so weird as she is now a completely different person and I don’t know how to identify with her. She’s gone from seeing children as a burden to wanting to go to baby yoga and is scared to even go out anywhere. The worst thing is that she’s only 25 and has so much more life to live. I feel bad as I really want to be happy for her and try and see the best out of the situation but all I feel is sorry for her. Am I being selfish? Will a natural mothering instinct kick in one day or will I always detest kids?

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  • kelili
    11 years ago

    I love babies!

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    • zohan
      11 years ago

      Same here I like babes not babies

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Saying that you can't know "real" love until you've had a child sounds like it would be very hurtful to your partner. And is insulting to people who can't have, don't want, or haven't had kids. When I love, it is unconditional and I don't need a child to bring it out nor make me or my partner feel whole.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    I've always felt the same way. Some people just never develop parental urges/instincts, and thats just fine. There's plenty more to life than raising kids. Also the "you were a baby once" argument is rediculous, that is like saying someone should tollerate theives because they used to be stupid and steal. I was a colicky baby and would have loathed myself too.

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  • starbug747
    11 years ago

    before I had my kids, i didn't hate children exactly but I wasn't interested and babies just annoyed me! but then when I had my own I completely changed. Fact is I never had a maternal instinct before then, I think because I never had to. so I would say don't worry yourself. it's hard for alot of people to identify (even with friends with kids) with children till you have your own.

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  • Mando
    11 years ago

    Grow up. Not wanting children - for now or forever - is your business. But hating them? That is just childish drama. Learn to be an adult.

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    • NeonLighterz
      11 years ago

      Childish drama? Babies are ANNOYING. Get over it.

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      • Mando
        11 years ago

        Even more childish drama. Take your own advice: get over it.

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        • NeonLighterz
          11 years ago

          You're just so mature and smart. How can I be just like you?

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          • Mando
            11 years ago

            Your sarcasm is no improvement on your hyperbole. Grow up.

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            • NeonLighterz
              11 years ago

              You can't make time go faster, nor can you make yourself taller. But thanks for your logic!

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  • fissionmailed
    11 years ago

    I'm with you there. My wife wants a kid but I can't stand the site of babies because they stink and they get slobber all over your favorite shit. To the person that says grow up, so not liking something for a legitimate reason means they're immature? You need to grow up and learn to deal with someone's opinion.. Oh wait, this is the f***ing Internet, you're not allowed to have an opinion. -_-

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    • Mando
      11 years ago

      Oh come on - saying you hate, can't stand the sight of etc, is pretty harsh, hardly mature and is not an expression of legitimate opinion. One can have all kinds of reasons for not wanting children - fine then state them - but emotional tirades doesn't cut it anywhere. My opinion.

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  • aubreyskye
    10 years ago

    I felt exactly the same way! When I was pregnant with my daughter, I was so sure that I was going to be a HORRIBLE Mom because I hate kids. But, all of that instantly changed when they placed her into my arms for the first time! Funny thing is...I have 6 kids now. But what's even more odd...is that I STILL DON'T LIKE KIDS!!! I only like my own kids. Seriously...I still can't STAND other people's kids. I know that sounds terrible, but I can't help it!

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  • SeverusFan23
    11 years ago

    I think you're normal.

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  • Ibelievethis
    11 years ago

    It'd be different with your own. I promise. xx

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  • KeddersPrincess
    11 years ago

    Welcome to the club!

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  • Justsomejerk
    11 years ago

    Babies smell nice.

    I like my child but I don't like anyone else's.

    I wonder if you had one if you would change as your friend has.

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  • x1frosty16
    11 years ago

    You know you were a baby once lol

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    • SeverusFan23
      11 years ago

      That's true but that doesn't mean everyone should love or even like kids. -_-

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