Tanvi Sharma (name changed), 32, a product manager, has been married for almost two years. But that hasn’t stopped her relatives (including her own mother) from trying to convince her to have a baby. Tanvi, however, is not convinced. Her hesitation stems from the fear that motherhood is a responsibility she may not be able to handle well. Her husband supports her decision. Still, she admits she is fond of babies, and the thought often gives her sleepless nights: “I am 32 and I don’t want kids now, but what if I regret it at 50?”

There is no denying that, along with everything else, modern relationships have evolved too. And perhaps that explains why there is a growing interest among couples in going DINK (Double Income, No Kids) . Having children was once considered non-negotiable, but

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