Boasting about mid-week spa trips, savings pots and being 'cat parents'... it ... trends now
Childless couples now account for more than 40 per cent of family households in the UK, official statistics have revealed - and some have been reaping the benefits of a more flexible schedule and financial freedom.
The rise of the British DINKS - which stands for 'dual income no kids' - has seen young pairs sharing the perks of their often lavish lifestyles on social media.
Many flaunt being able to afford lush getaways without needing to sort a babysitter, and others stress the importance of fine-tuning their spending habits to optimise enjoying the cash they have.
However, some also admit to facing judgement from their peers.
Taking to TikTok in February last year, influencer Alice Atkinson (@aliceatkinsonx), who appears to be based in Manchester, shared videos from a trip she and her fiancé took to Carden Park Spa in Cheshire West and Chester.
In August, influencer Angel Shakespeare (@angelshakes1 ) took to her TikTok to document a 'DINK day out' in London with her husband
'POV: You're a DINK (dual income no kids) couple and making the most of taking yourselves on a spa trip midweek,' she penned. 'Because you can.'
Elsewhere in a recent video, British vlogging couple Hannah and Charlie (@thattravelcouple) made a video recounting their adventurous holiday to the Arctic Circle.
'When you're a double income couple with no kids so you are in an igloo in the Arctic Circle,' they wrote, while dancing around in the luxe accommodation.
The pair, who are also a cancer and cardiac arrest survivor, also recently shared another clip saying that you should 'travel when you're young and carefree because when you're older or with kids it isn't the same'.
They have also in a post from March explained that travelling is where most of their money seemingly goes to, instead of prioritising 'houses, cars, clothes and kids'.
In August, influencer Angel Shakespeare (@angelshakes1) took to her TikTok to document a 'DINK day out' in London with her husband.
She filmed a fun outing filled with a trip to Shakespeare's Globe, a decadent lunch, and plenty of booze.
In a video from January, the couple told viewers about their relationship in a video, where they recounted meeting when they were in school together - she was 15 and he was 17.
Elsewhere last year, influencer Hayley Rubery (@hayleyrubery_ ) shared a post about the childfree life she and her partner have chosen to lead
And in April, TikTok couple Harriet and Adam (@harrietandadam) filmed an insight into their money habits as they detailed how much they had 'spent as a DINK couple' two weeks on from payday
Angel was 22 when the couple got engaged, and they bought their first flat in 2020. The pair eventually got married - in a very intimate ceremony in Lake Como - after 11 years of being together.
'We have no plans to have children at the moment,' Angel added. 'Definitely just want to enjoy our freedom.'
Meanwhile, last year, influencer Hayley Rubery (@hayleyrubery_) shared a post about the childfree life she and her partner have chosen to lead.
'This is us,' she wrote. '8 years together. Not yet married nor engaged. Child free by choice. Cat parents.
'Two years ago we packed up our corporate life outside of London and moved to the countryside in Norfolk.
'Best decision we've made for us.'
In the caption, she added: 'There's no one way or a right way to do your relationship - just whatever feels good for YOU.'
And in April, TikTok couple Harriet and Adam (@harrietandadam) filmed an insight into their money habits as they detailed how much they had 'spent as a DINK couple' two weeks on from payday.
In one week, the pair was able to splurge out £515.72. They spent £108.19 on food.
'A good chunk of this was a supermarket top up,' Harriet said. 'And we
