Having children is not on her to-do list.

Ellie Colson, 37, a millennial from the U.K., says she believed motherhood was her destiny, and she was previously engaged to be married.

Although her wedding was booked and paid for, Colson says something didn’t feel right. 3

When the relationship ended, she felt a huge weight lift — realizing her “dream future” was really just societal pressure.

“As my friends and family started getting married and having children, the more it reaffirmed that the decision I made was the right one,” Colson told Newsweek .

At 29, Ellie met her current partner, Karl. They had the talk early — no weddings, no kids. 3

Both being introverts, they knew their future didn’t include children. After eight years together, they’re thriving in their childfree

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