John Cena is doubling down on the reasons he doesn’t want to have children. During an appearance on the Wednesday, August 21, episode of the “ Club Shay Shay ” podcast, Cena, 47, elaborated on his decision to stay child-free. “I don’t want them,” the professional wrestler told host and former NFL player Shannon Sharpe after he asked Cena where he stood on the matter.
“I have a certain curiosity about life, and I also know the investment that it takes.” He continued, “And my biggest fear is, as someone who’s driven – many times stubborn, and selfish – I try to approach the world with kindness and curiosity, but I don’t think I’m personally ready, nor will I ever be, to invest the time it needs to be a great parent because I want to live life for all it is. And I still have a lot to do.
And I still want to do a lot. I have a wonderful partner I do it with. We’ve had open conversations about this.
We share the same values.” The Jackpot! actor went on to tell Sharpe, 56, that not wanting kids is a “tough subject” to talk about because “it immediately puts you in a category,” and people “can’t help but judge.” “[It’s] human nature.
We’re all judgmental. I’d like to believe that I operate under the construct that everyone’s okay living their life,” he explained before noting that he’s felt confident in his decision since he was a teen. “My opinions only hit that gray area during emotionally difficult times.
And I’m ver.