Whilst Sophie is clearly shallow and vain, she doesn’t have to want to have children just because you think they make life worth living. There are studies that show that unmarried, childless women are the happiest subgroup of society so she’s not wrong in what she’s saying. You may not agree but having children is not the only thing that makes life worthwhile.A life without family is not worth living (for me). There’s only so much travelling, acupuncture and shopping you can do before you think “is there more to life than this?”
Sorry, I mock Sophie as much as everyone but everyone’s experiences are different. You’ve seen mixed race couples but have you actually been in one and experienced what it’s like in countries with a smaller black population? I’ve was in a group of black and mixed raced women when I visited Marrakesh and know exactly what she’s talking about. I knew this was what she was alluding to earlier. This happens in so many popular touristy places across the world, I’m glad she’s said something.I’ve been in Marrakesh for 10 days and have been several times before. What she says is frankly bullshit. Everyone is so nice and friendly - there’s obviously the odd dodgy individual but it’s no different to pre-covid.
Do we think it’s just her being a demanding little madam or a mixed race relationship issue? Tbh I’ve seen loads of mixed race couples all over the city (and wider country) and no one has blinked an eyelid but possibly her experience was different. Just intrigued..!
Just because you've seen tourist mixed race couples in Morocco, unless you've spoken to them you don't know their experience and you certainly shouldn't dismiss it. She's not talking about overt racism, as in actual abuse she's talking about subtle racism, which when on the receiving end can be just as hurtful and disappointing and not something you want to face on what's supposed to be a nice relaxing holiday.I’ve been in Marrakesh for 10 days and have been several times before. What she says is frankly bullshit. Everyone is so nice and friendly - there’s obviously the odd dodgy individual but it’s no different to pre-covid.
Do we think it’s just her being a demanding little madam or a mixed race relationship issue? Tbh I’ve seen loads of mixed race couples all over the city (and wider country) and no one has blinked an eyelid but possibly her experience was different. Just intrigued..!
“I’m as Caucasian as you can get…and it’s been absolutely fine” well of course you’re not going to experience the racism Sophie has highlighted there’s nothing more infuriating than people dismissing or downplaying POC’s experiences when it comes to racism and this is also coming from someone “as Caucasian as you can get”I totally get this but am having issues as a solo female. Yesterday I taxi driver told me I gave him an erection which was fairly terrifying in a locked car!
HOWEVER, I’ve spoken to lots of PoC who are loving it so I’m going to go with her being demanding on this occasion. I’ve been hanging out with Moroccans and am about as Caucasian as you can get (boring I know) and it’s been absolutely fine. I speak Arabic and French and have heard no criticism. I think she just treats restaurant staff like servants
Supplements, yoga and manifesting is a must, but surprise surprise another bf bites the dust!
Yeah he looks like he works in recruitment and stares at himself in the mirror whilst selling crappy jobs to eager grads.Her boyfriend gives me the ick
That's the point though. Women who have made that choice for themselves aren't wondering if there's more to life and if they are, there are other ways to enrich your life besides bringing a dependent into the world. Like you say, many routes to happiness and for women who have decided not to have kids, that's their route.It makes sense that having kids brings makes you more stressed compared to women who don’t have that responsibility, but there is no one size fits all for happiness. I would certainly be miserable if I was 40 and unmarried with no kids.