Choosing a childfree life isn’t a debate topic. It’s a personal decision. Here’s why you don’t owe anyone, not even strangers, an explanation for living differently.

A baby at an Arj Barker comedy show sparked outrage, but the real issue isn’t breastfeeding or parent-shaming. It’s the growing discomfort with adult-only spaces. Here’s why babies don’t belong at comedy shows, why boundaries matter, and why protecting adult environments isn’t exclusion, it’s respect for shared experiences.

For those of us who have confidently chosen a childfree path, establishing boundaries is essential, and doing so with a mix of respect...

When friends start having kids, everything from the topics of conversation to the cadence of get-togethers can shift. Parenthood demands time and energy in ways that impact everyone—friends included. It’s not uncommon for these life changes to leave childfree friends feeling sidelined, a reality many of us face with mixed feelings of loyalty and loneliness.

Despite clear instructions to leave the little ones at home, there are always those parents who seem to have missed the memo, bringing their