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smiling at babies on public transit even tho i hate babies bc babies should think the world is a happy fun place imo
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Anonymous 1w

acting genuinely delighted when a baby hands me a soggy cheeto even tho i don’t like kids bc they gave me a gift and aren’t old enough to understand it’s gross

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Anonymous 1w

Babies tend to stare at me. I smile wave and look away, but they don’t.

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Anonymous 1w

real. cause I don’t have any type of maternal instinct whatsoever, I don’t generally find babies endearing like most people seem to and their crying sets off sensory issues for me, but like. they’re humans! in the most vulnerable state possible, no less. so upholding interpersonal principles towards them needs to be prioritized over my own personal comfort, and it’s obviously not like I actually resent them for the form they exist in bc that would be deranged

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Anonymous 1w

Bc I see little me and want them to see the world as kind

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Anonymous 1w

this. children deserve to be treated kindly. i wish things were like the movies

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Anonymous 1w

I love this post. I feel like so many people paint those who don’t like kids as sociopathic monsters when that’s just not the case. From personal experience, 9/10, the people who don’t like kids still treat them better than the people who LOVE kids.

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Anonymous 1w

The world could be a great place too if people were just nice despite who/what they hate 🥹🥹🥹 Thank you for existing 🙏🫶

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Anonymous 1w

As someone who works with kids, this actually makes them so happy. They’re just curious little beans who need the extra smiles.

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Anonymous 1w

I love smiling and waving at babies but smth in my brain makes me think I’m a predator for interacting with some stranger’s baby and then I’m disgusted with myself.

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Anonymous 1w

I smile at babies bc I have rings sticking of my lip and I don’t want them to be afraid of ppl with alternative style or body mods

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Anonymous 1w

I like this because I miss thinking the world was so good growing up in the 2000s-2010s

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Anonymous 1w

You are my favorite kind of person

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Anonymous 1w

I also do this!!

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Anonymous 1w

I saw my baby cousin yesterday and had to pretend it wasn’t nasty when he dunked a chewed up lemon wedge into my water at the restaurant lmao

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Anonymous 1w

Picking my nose at babies on public transit cause they should know that boogs strengthen the immune system

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Anonymous 1w

REALLLL

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Anonymous 1w

real i have no maternal instinct for MYSELF but i will goochie goochie goo at ur baby

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Anonymous 1w

the baby you don’t smile at will be the most successful one because I will know the world isn’t a happy fun place

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Anonymous 1w

Fuck babies

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Anonymous 1w

Genuine question no negativity, why do you hate babies? I get not wanting to be around kids/having them because they can be a pain, but I don’t understand “hating” babies. They don’t even have a consciousness and didn’t ask to be born, nor do they actually affect you besides crying or being related to you

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Anonymous 1w

If u don’t like kids or animals there’s something wrong with u and u should get help

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

i had to hold one yesterday with a full diaper and pretend that wasn't disgusting bc she was so happy to see people. we are god's strongest soldiers.

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Anonymous 1w

why does the thought that some people don’t like kids upset you this much when it’s obvious that doesn’t affect how they actually treat a child? it’d be one thing if we were talking about being mean to them but we’re not lol

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Anonymous 1w

eh, ordinarily I might raise an eyebrow at the word choice too, but it’s pretty clear from context that OP doesn’t mean “hate” in a malicious sense, just that they don’t like being around ‘em there’s really nothing wrong with not wanting to be around babies as long as you’re still pleasant & good-natured with them when they’re near you

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 1w

they are so endearing and cute to me it's just that they're so gross (because they don't know any better) and i have contamination OCD. other than that, i would be a big fan.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

either way, shoutout for being able to manage the effects of your OCD well enough to be sweet with them 🫡 I respect it

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Anonymous 1w

You’re either 12 or an idiot

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Anonymous 1w

I don’t think anyone “hates” babies but are probably rather annoyed by them for whatever reason. Like I don’t think anyone sees a baby in public and starts fuming 🤣

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 1w

i’m glad i’m not the only with w/o a maternal instinct 😭

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Anonymous replying to -> #8 1w

or both

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 1w

this omg

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Anonymous 1w

Who tf LIKES babies that are not in their own family lmao, they shriek, they make a mess, they’re generally difficult to deal with. It’s not their fault, they’re just babies, but bffr you know when you see a baby on a plane you get a little pissed at the fact that it’s GONNA cry

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Anonymous replying to -> #11 1w

Clearly doesn’t impact how they interact with children. Mind your own fucking business

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Anonymous replying to -> #18 1w

They made it my business tardo

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Anonymous replying to -> #11 1w

Tell me exactly how they made it your business? Explain how them believing they should make the world a happier place for kids despite not liking them invited YOUR expert opinion about what’s wrong with them. Disrespectfully, grow up.

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Anonymous replying to -> #18 1w

Tho I guess it’s kind of like how I hate 🧃 yet will still pretend to be their friends if it benefits me

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Anonymous replying to -> #11 1w

ordinarily I would report a comment like this for hate speech, but in this case it’s actually sort of convenient that you felt the need to tell on yourself, bc of how effectively it signals that your worldview is generally unreasonable and not worth listening to

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Anonymous replying to -> #24 1w

tbh in my experience using the word hate is just easier than saying i resent the societal expectation for women to be maternal, have kids, and become mothers. i also just don’t really get much enjoyment out of being around them tbh. like they’re loud and gross and not very cute for the most part lol

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Anonymous replying to -> #11 1w

bro might be onto something because i don't like animals either for the same reason i don't like babies 🤣

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

Ohhh ok that makes sense

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

That’s sad. But I think you’re right. Don’t rush it. Finding the right person is important

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1w

This means you are either a super model or the hunchback of Notre dame

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Anonymous replying to -> #23 1w

“The right person” for someone who doesn’t want kids, is someone who can see a happy future without kids. Hope this helps!

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Anonymous replying to -> #23 1w

that’s absolutely not what i said LMAO

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Anonymous replying to -> #27 1w

exactlyyyyyy

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Anonymous replying to -> #26 1w

this happens to me too and i've heard this and the worst thing about it is i have such an unstable view of myself that my view of myself is so unstable i honest to god couldn't tell you which i am

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Anonymous replying to -> #27 1w

I didn’t say anything about kids did I?

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Anonymous replying to -> #26 1w

Not necessarily. All babies react to stimuli. If a person looks different at all they can be interesting. It’s like if you’ve never seen the color yellow before

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Anonymous replying to -> #23 1w

then what did you mean by saying don’t rush it? what is finding the right person important for?

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

For life in general. If happiness is found single then great but I think being happy not alone means finding the right person.

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Anonymous replying to -> #23 1w

but we’re not talking about being single. we’re talking about not wanting kids. nowhere in my comment did i say i wanted to be single forever or that im even single now. your comment makes no sense unless its read in the context of you implying once i find the right person, i’ll want kids

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1w

OK, that’s crazy. I’m just saying you probably have good energy. Calm. You aren’t mean or rushed. Just interesting to observe

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Anonymous replying to -> #30 1w

well, don't do that one

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 6d

Do you dislike animals and babies inherently or is it because you don’t like that they can be messy or what

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Anonymous replying to -> #30 6d

Demented

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