The role of women as mothers continues to be glorified in the context of Croatian society (Galić, 2004), and because of it, this research aims to gain insight into what it is like to be a woman who does not want to become a mother. Moreover, the research sought to find out the reasons that led to that decision and how family and friends reacts to deviations from this moral imperative. The analysis of data collected with semi-structured interviews with six women showed how they were socialized in a family where parenting was equated with motherhood. Unequal distribution of household responsibilities and the upbringing of children affected the work progress and social life of the interlocutor's mothers. Women have decided to be childless because they think that motherhood hinders everything they strive for in life. Family and friends treat such decision as a phase that indicates the immaturity of them. Furthermore, it is believed that over time the interlocutors will change their decision because they will realize how motherhood is necessary for their lives to be fulfilled. Such reactions motivate some of them in other aspects of life, while for some it causes insecurity in themselves and their attitude about not having children.