A single, childfree woman has hit back at the suggestion people like her should be a constant source of support to mothers facing the challenge of parenthood.

Single Childfree Woman, 37, Attends Party—Not Prepared for What She Hears. Published May 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM EDT. By . Maria Morava is a Newsweek reporter based in Edinburgh, U.K.

Dear Annie: You recently offered advice to a woman in a retirement home who was struggling to make new friends, encouraging her to keep trying, as connections often take longer to form later in life.