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As a child-free individual I am surprised by the number of other individuals who responded as I did. It seems in my "real" life that there are few other individuals who have made a similar decision. Fortunately, I'm finally reaching the age where people no longer try to convince me that I'll change my mind.
I agree, it's getting easier as I get older. People are still surprised that we don't have kids. However, I've also noticed I am getting pressured less by others to change my mind.
We had few friends without kids for a while, and I'll admit it was really, really lonely. Seemed none of our friends (with kids) had time to go out to dinner, etc. I found a social group specifically for people who haven't had kids (either by choice or b/c you couldn't have children), and it was awesome. We made so many great friends! We have since moved from the area but have remained friends with several couples and still get together with them at least once a year. I still maintain email contact with my best friend on a daily basis. We have agreed that if we end up alone without our husbands or family someday that we will work out arrangements to live near each other and generally try to take care of each other.