I know people always say it’s a blessing to be mistaken for being much younger than you are, but I’ve only ever found it annoying. I was recently carded at a restaurant, and I’m 36. My family was all like “that’s such a compliment!” whereas I see it as “isn’t anyone ever going to see me as an adult?”

That’s nothing-my new boss is 26. I sometimes grapple with the fact that I was in college when she was in grade school.

I truly hope so, it would make this kid the queen of cool if it is.

It takes more to make a truly gorgeous man than pretty facial features. From what I’ve read and seen in interviews, Oscar seems genuinely gorgeous.

I agree on both counts. Oscar Isaac is truly the baest of bae.

I’ve seen them five times, they’re nothing short of amazing live. And the crowds they draw are made up of the loveliest, most conscientious concert-goers I’ve ever encountered. Once we even made Ms. Manson cry onstage-the audience knew all the words to every song and were giddy with happiness, and she was overwhelmed.…

I’ve seen this band a total of five times, and they never disappoint. My husband and I were members of the Garbage fan club back in the day, and had the honor of meeting Shirley and the boys back in 1998. They are all lovely people, Ms. Manson most of all. Fuck Beyonce-she’ll always be my personal Queen.

My first thought after hearing this news: NO! My second thought after hearing this news: YESSSSS...

“Screaming blood monster,” LOL. I’ll have to add that one to my lexicon. Rug Monkey has been my go-to, usually reserved for my cousin’s kids, who are demons from hell.

It’s probably the biggest reason why I don’t want kids. I’ve heard people say, “Oh, once you have a kid you don’t miss it.” Um, yeah I would. I have a feeling that I’d end up massively resenting my child for the toll it would take on my sanity, and no kid needs to feel that growing up.

That’s so true, I definitely feel like sometimes I’m only around kids when I’m most likely going to encounter bad behavior (every time I see a well-behaved child, I feel like hugging complete strangers for raising them right). I enjoy hanging out with my friends’ kids much better now that they’re older and I can…

I think I love you.

Ditto. I’m an only child too, and I do feel guilty sometimes. My husband would have also made a wonderful father, however he’s even less inclined to have children than I am (thank god).

Was it hard to find a doctor willing to do it? I’m 36 and wondering if even at my age I’ll have difficulty convincing a doctor that I’ve seriously never wanted children.

I’ve told people before that I don’t want kids and got no judgement (and I live in the Midwest). However, try telling someone you don’t even LIKE kids. Then they look at you like you’re Satan.

THIS A THOUSAND TIMES. I’m a massive introvert who goes off the deep end if I don’t get regular peace, quiet, and time alone. Why the fuck would I want children?

The vast majority of people I know who are TRULY happy being parents are the ones who don’t give a shit whether I choose to remain childless. They don’t feel the need to try to convince others how amazing parenthood is.

Thank you. A lot of these comments seem to be leaning towards the “you don’t know what you’re missing” vein, which is exactly the sort of patronizing crap most of us hope to avoid on this site.

That’s the thing I really don’t understand. Somehow it’s become a mortal sin to have a life/identity outside your child. To have any other interests is a crime. Jesus Christ, who wants to live like that?

Fuck Kylie Jenner’s lips-Kate Winslet all the way baby. And those babies are real.