My problem with that wording is that it comes across a bit arrogant or "I know better". I think many people _do_ understand what you mean even if they don't have kids, they're just not that interested in those parts of life, which also should be fair.

Each one's a reverse-lottery-ticket, though. Get the wrong draw and it's not a gift. Can easily massively reduce the QOL for everyone around, including other siblings.

Mostly due to chronic illnesses, of either the physical or mental variety.

A good friend of mine holds the belief that "having friends with kids is better than having kids of your own", and I definitely feel the "can't explain" part - there is an unexplainable reality when you have kids of your own.

I understand the idea but I take issue with the wording.

I CAN explain to others who don't. It's just that most of the time others aren't interested in hearing.

Great way of putting it. It's the sort of thing you just have to trust others and jump into. If you think about it too much it just doesn't make sense.

Love. Kids. Marriage. Divorce. Heartbreak. Death of a close partner.

Things you can’t explain to other people. But others with the experience just know.