What are DINKs?
Couples who are childless, and where both partners work, may be referred to by the acronym DINK, or DINKs in plural form. DINKs stands for double or dual income, no kids. A related term is DINKY, which can be interpreted as double income, no kids yet. The term came into use in the 1980s period, and DINKs were thought of as a subset of yuppies, typically perceived as affluent, with more money to spend than two parent or double income families. There are plenty of couples where both people work, and where the couple has no children. This doesn’t always signify riches or affluence. A couple working at low paying jobs may be barely able to make it with combined salaries. DINKs are often thought of as separate, and usually represent the well-educated, higher earning folks who have chosen not to procreate, may not be able to have children, or are simply not ready for children yet. In fact, a big concern for many of these couples is when it seems financially appropriate to have children and w
Couples who are childless, and where both partners work, may be referred to by the acronym DINK, or DINKs in plural form. DINKs stands for double or dual income, no kids. A related term is DINKY, which can be interpreted as double income, no kids yet. The term came into use in the 1980s period, and DINKs were thought of as a subset of yuppies, typically perceived as affluent, with more money to spend than two parent or double income families. There are plenty of couples where both people work, and where the couple has no children. This doesn’t always signify riches or affluence. A couple working at low paying jobs may be barely able to make it with combined salaries. DINKs are often thought of as separate, and usually represent the well-educated, higher earning folks who have chosen not to procreate, may not be able to have children, or are simply not ready for children yet. In fact, a big concern for many of these couples is when it seems financially appropriate to have children and
