
Having children changes everything — from your sleep schedule to your spending habits. While most parents wouldn’t trade their kids for anything, they can’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy toward their child-free friends now and then. DINKS (Dual Income, No Kids) enjoy a level of freedom and flexibility that’s hard to imagine once parenting responsibilities take over. From spontaneous travel to stress-free weekends, there are certain luxuries that make even the most devoted mom or dad sigh with nostalgia. Here are ten things parents are envious that DINKS get to do — and why it’s okay to admit it.