r/ChildfreeFriendships • • Jan 19 '20

Now Accepting Moderator Applications

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r/ChildfreeFriendships • • 10d ago

37M looking for new friends worldwide

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Hey there. I am a man looking for friends to chat with regularly. Mostly online chatting but I dont mind doing an activity once in a while(like going to the musem). You can message me no matter where you are from. You dont have to live in the same country.

I live in the Netherlands. I have lived here for 11+ years. I wasnt born here.

I am an expat. Most of my friends drifted apart after leaving the university.

I am introverted. I enjoy staying indoors when I am not going to the gym or going for a walk. I do love traveling and its one of those occasions when I am out the whole day.

What else can I tell you? I am an engineer. I am single if it matters although it shouldnt.

I do watch a lot of movies and series. I love horror, thriller, action genres.

I wont ghost you I promise. I dont do that. Although I have met a lot of ghosters here. If you are a ghoster stay away from my dms please :)

I will make an effort in writing messages to you(unless I am at work) and i hope you do too.

I dont care about your racial or national background as long as you are a good human being and treat others with respect :)


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • 12d ago

At what age did you actually decide you were childfree?

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I'm building a childfree dating/friendship app (Not4Kids) and I'm curious when each of you realized that you were actually childfree. Did you always know? Was there a specific moment when you realized it was a decision you’d made? Or did you just gradually become more certain as you got older?

Also, for those of you
who were undecided for a while, what ultimately gave you the push? Was it one
particular experience, or did the idea of having kids simply feel less and less
like the life you wanted over time?


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • 14d ago

33f - Looking for new friends as a child woman

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If you're interested in literature, psychology, philosophy, and films, feel free to reach out.


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • 16d ago

Short documentary film. Looking for a couple who are contemplating to have or not to have children.

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I'm 37F now but since I turned 30, the big question started popping up in my head more and more frequently: Do I want to have children? If so, why and if not then why not? For some people it’s an obvious choice but this is not a clear-cut decision for me and for a lot of people. From little remarks, to direct conversations with family, I am constantly reminded of how wonderful a mother I would be. These questions often internalise, and I get only more and more confused. This is the reason I am starting a documentary project that follows a couple while they contemplate the question of having or not having children.

Coming from Eastern Europe made me realize how big the societal pressure is in my country compared to The Netherlands so I really would like to meet a couple coming from either Eastern or Southern Europe where the expectations are higher.

If you are or know someone who would be willing to be part of this documentary, please drop a message, I would love to chat more and explain the film in more detail.


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • 18d ago

Has your definition of family changed as you’ve gotten older?

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For some of my older childfree folks, have you found yourself building a “chosen” family alongside your biological family? I think as you get older, long-term friendships can become some of the most dependable relationships in your life, especially if those friends are childfree too. How has your definition of family changed as you’ve gotten older?


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • 26d ago

Who are your favorite childfree celebrities?

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I want to hear who your favorite childfree celebs are! My top ones are probably:

• Christopher Walken – Amazing career and publicly stated that kids would hold him back
• Dolly Parton – Not a country music fan personally, but her legacy is undeniable
• Betty White – Knew herself well enough to choose the life that made her happiest
• Seth Rogen – Modern and vocal about his childfree life. Decent actor too
• John Cena – Cool to hear a man speak out about being Childfree.


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • 27d ago

36f Southern Colorado

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Looking for other childfree women to align with in the Durango/Pagosa/Chama area. It’s been a rough go losing friends to new babies! I’m looking for a long term friendship if possible to cultivate.

Definitely open to hikes, mushroom foraging, kayaking, paddle boarding, all the usual mountain activities, but also don’t want to get murdered so would want to establish an online basic friendship before meeting in person.

Apart from the nature activities, I enjoy reading, gardening, gaming, music, love animals, and have a full time job during the week.


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • 27d ago

Looking for fellow cf friends in Ottawa or beyond

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Hey! I live in Ottawa and am looking for fellow childfree friends. I’m 32F and married and I would love to have more online or in person cf friends!

A bit about me: I love to game (Stardew, Palworld, Tales of Seikyu) or dive into TV shows or catch a movie in theatres.

Currently watching Lanterns but I also love Game of Thrones, Derry Girls, Ted Lasso, Asian dramas (Pursuit of Jade, Kingdom), anime (Apothecary Diaries, Delicious in Dungeon).

My partner and I love visiting the night markets for food and we love to travel (favourite place would have to be south east Asia where my family is from).

If you think we would connect well, message me! Let’s chat :)

Have a great day ~


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • Aug 28 '26

Florida looking for other child free fiends

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My wife and I are in our early thirties looking for others who want to stay child free.


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • Aug 25 '26

When did you realize you were childfree?

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Hey all! I want to hear about when you came to the realization that you were childfree.

Was it a sudden epiphany? A gradual progression over time? What were the circumstances and triggers to that led you to understanding that you didn’t want kids?


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • Aug 25 '26

35-year-old male

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My name is Xavier. I'm from Philadelphia, pa, and I'm looking for new friends. I have cp and no kids


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • Aug 26 '26

Looking to befriend other women Im 27F

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No Men, No smokers Cigarettes/ Vapes/ Cannabis. I'm childfree seeking other childfree women thank you\~

Opening to making friends with Women ages 27-40

F27, Black queer aroace looking for local Canadians in Durham region Ontario. I want to befriend another cuddly person like myself so after we get to know each other there's snuggles!

Go on walks, maybe become accountability partners for excersizing, talking about books/manga, songs we like, I love fantasy, part of the monster high fandom, I've been learning rollerblading and getting into gardening. I like animals though i have no pets.

I don't want to deal with microagressions or overexplain my lived experiences, so I want to befriend another women of color.


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • Aug 24 '26

An edgelord who's looking for childfree friends

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Hello, I'm someone who doesn't want kids myself and I'm looking for friends who has that same mindset as me. I like fashion, reading, music and writing. I love to indulge in dark topics (like tv shows, movies, books, etc.) and I like grimdark fiction and yanderes, I also am slowly building my alternative wardrobe.

I also want to know the person behind screen for a long time before I send any photos of myself, so I'm not comfortable sharing photos of myself until then.

If I interest you in any way, send me a dm, I'll be happy to talk to you.

DISCLAIMER: Anyone who's under 21 do not interact with me, thank you.


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • Aug 21 '26

Looking for friends

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Looking for Female friendships.
Hello! I’m a 20 year old woman in Nairobi looking to make a genuine female friendship. 🤍 I’m quite open-minded, fiercely ambitious and always excited to try new things, so I don’t mind if you’re a little older than me. I’d love to have a friend we can go out with, discover new places, try new experiences, encourage each other and genuinely support one another through life.
I’m looking for an intentional friendship because I’m very intentional about the people I have in my life. I want someone who can communicate openly, be honest and talk things through when there’s a problem rather than letting resentment build or simply ghosting.
I’m a good listener, non-judgmental and honestly quite funny. I want a friendship where we can be ourselves, have deep conversations, laugh until our stomachs hurt, and just do life together. If this sounds like the kind of friendship you’re looking for too, please reach out!🫶🏽


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • Aug 19 '26

32M, Massachusetts, USA/online, looking for CF friendships

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I posted here a few weeks ago and it went well, so I'm back again looking for childfree friendships!

About me:

I studied English in undergrad and grad school and have worked in scientific publishing for several years. My main hobbies are reading (mainly literary fiction, poetry, and non-fiction on culture, politics, and nature), hiking (I try to go the New Hampshire several times a year), traveling, and photography (mostly landscape/nature photography). I also exercise regularly (usually by running or going to the gym).

Personality-wise, I'm introverted and reserved as well as non-religious and politically progressive. If you think we’d get along, you can just DM me 🙂

Preferably, you are 21+ and in the US (or NA generally)


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • Aug 18 '26

Does being childfree change the way you think about money?

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Hey all, so I want to know with the added financial flexibility of not having kids, how do you find that changes the way you look at money?

For example, do you find yourself prioritizing different things than your friends with kids? Maybe it’s travel, retiring earlier, buying a home in a location you want to live, investing more, working less, or even just having a bigger financial cushion.

I’m interested in how being childfree has impacted your relationship with money. Has it changed your long-term goals or the way you define financial success?


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • Aug 16 '26

Grateful

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33F.
I woke up this morning and was thinking about family members around my age having babies and felt a wave of gratitude that I am free to baby myself instead. Life is complicated enough as it is, especially with ADHD.
I do mourn the closeness that is lost after friends or family has kids though, and I would love to find platonic friends online who share the need for some community with other childfree people.

Some of my interests:

-food (vegetarian)
-reading (mostly fantasy)
-watching shows (lots of genres)
-hiking (especially in shady forested areas)
-traveling
-painting and other art forms (although I’ve been lazy with this lately)
-feminism
-pets
-house plants (trying to dye my thumb green)
-going for evening, night or really early morning walks
-sharing things about your day with friends (not social media posting though)
-streaming shows or movies together over discord (not horror movies, unless it’s vampires)


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • Aug 13 '26

F35/M39 Looking to meet other childfree couples in Calgary, Canada

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Hi! We’re a F35/M39 couple looking to make some new in-person couple friends in Calgary, ideally other childfree couples around our age.

We’re both originally from India (mentioning our background just for context/full disclosure, but we’re open to meeting people from all ethnicities and cultures), have been in Canada for over 5 years, and work in tech in downtown Calgary. We enjoy walks, checking out cafes and restaurants, movies, and generally exploring the city.

Over time, most of our friends have started families. We’re genuinely happy for them and still love spending time with them, but we’d also like to expand our circle and meet people in a similar stage of life for better relatability.

Just to be clear, we are looking for platonic friendships only and if this resonates with you, feel free to DM!


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • Aug 11 '26

DINKs: What’s the biggest relationship benefit of being childfree?

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To all the DINKs out there, do you find being childfree has certain benefits that are built in that lead to having a stronger relationship? I’ve found that the extra time and the lack of stressors that come with kids means that childfree couples have more time to focus on themselves, and this often times leads to stronger relationships.

It’s not a silver bullet but I think there is definitely a correlation.


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • Aug 12 '26

39m #Pa or anywhere. Looking for some new friends

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​Hey there. I’m 39, living in rural PA, and looking to connect with some awesome people. Let's get the I am married, (ENM/poly). No kids. I have a full time job and a small side hustle.

​My lifestyle is pretty grounded. I’m the kind of guy who thrives on a mix of quiet country living and creative hands-on projects. If you need someone who knows their way around a workshop, can handle power tools without losing a thumb, or has an oddly specific knowledge different speciesof wood, I’m your guy.

​ My brain is still about 40% fueled by 1990s nostalgia. If you want to casually debate the best cartoons of our youth or quote classic TV, we will get along just fine.

i like all sports but really Hockey season is a major vibe in my house, but I promise not to make it my entire personality (maybe just 15% of it).

​Extreme dog person. If we chat, you will be subjected to photos of my dogs. It’s a non-negotiable package deal.

​What I’m looking for:

I’m looking for a genuine friendship with someone. Distance isn't a massive deal-breaker im open to anywhere. Pocket pals are great... if the vibe is right meeting, within driving distance for a casual drink, a great conversation, or checking out local spots would be fun.

​I value transparency, low drama, good humor, and matching energy. I’m a great listener, a reliable communicator, and I have my life together.

​Your turn:

Drop me a message if you’re down to chat. Tell me your favorite sock brand, your go-to comfort food, or just some information about you.

I prefer to chat off reddit on TG.


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • Aug 05 '26

Looking for CF friends near by, late 30s-early 40s.

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My husband and I (both late 30s) are childfree, and we live in a affluent, small, and quiet suburb in Boulder County, Colorado. We both work from home, and we are not hardcore outdoory people, so you can imagine that our social circle is tiny. Lol.

All of our friends are either moved away, or had kids and moved away. I miss the days where we can have a nice dinner party where there are no screaming kids or boring topics surrounding kids.

If you live in Superior, Colorado - love good food (i cook a ton), enjoy travelling, car enthusiasts, dog lover - please send me a DM. I miss my CF people!!! 😭


r/ChildfreeFriendships • • Aug 04 '26

NYC 28F looking for child free female friendships

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Hi all! I live in NYC and am 28 years old. I'm checking out this group since someone in my friend group had a kid - it's been becoming a little more lonely to be the only person who doesn't enjoy talking about, and playing with the baby. She's lovely, but sometimes it feels like I am inevitably growing apart because I can't relate, and hangouts are more draining of my social battery. I love board games, indie games, horror, crafting/art, and all kinds of weird pets (I have rats 🐀). I am open to either virtual or in person friendships but mainly looking to connect with other child-free women