For Taylor and Justin Vasu, life without children isn’t a compromise — it’s a conscious, shared choice. At 28 and 27 respectively, the American couple have decided to steer clear of parenthood, not out of fear or circumstance, but out of a deep appreciation for the life they already lead.

They’ve been together for six years, and their version of happiness looks like long lie-ins on Sundays, morning workouts, spontaneous getaways, and the kind of romantic connection many couples long for. Their decision, they say, is about preserving freedom, not rejecting responsibility.

Why they’re opting out of parenthood ?

One of the couple’s biggest concerns is that having children would reshape their relationship entirely — and not necessarily for the better.

“There’s this idea that once you have kids, your life ends,” Taylor explained candidly. While that may sound extreme to some, for them, it reflects a fear of losing the intimacy and spontaneity that currently define their bond.

Taylor, an interior designer, points to the COVID-19 pandemic as a turning point. “We lost two years to lockdowns and restrictions,” she said. “Now that the world is open again, we want to travel to all the places we missed.”

And they do travel — often. With up to twelve trips a year, their lifestyle is built around movement and connection. Children, they feel, would mean shifting gears entirely, replacing passports and lie-ins with nappy bags and sleepless nights.

The perks of a child-free life

The Vasus are unapologetic about the joys of a life without parenting pressures. According to them, there’s room for romance, self-care, and even boredom — luxuries many parents struggle to find time for.

“We’re not constantly exhausted, so we still have the energy to connect, even during the week,” Taylor shared. Their relationship, in their eyes, benefits from this freedom: there’s more time to talk, more time to rest, and more time to just be.

And then, of course, there’s the financial side. With the average cost of raising a child in the U.S. hovering around $250,000, their hesitation isn’t unfounded. “We want to be fully ready, emotionally and financially, before taking that step — if we ever do,” they said.

Choosing a different kind of love story

The Vasus know their decision isn’t for everyone. But they’re also part of a growing wave of couples rethinking what it means to be successful, fulfilled, and connected. For them, parenthood isn’t the next chapter — it’s a path they’re not sure they’ll ever walk.

They’re not against children. They’re just in favour of intentional living — where every decision, from holidays to house rules, is made with purpose and mutual respect.

Because sometimes, the boldest kind of love is the one that chooses to stay just as it is.