What is a DINK relationship?

A DINK relationship stands for “Dual Income, No Kids.”
It describes a couple—married or not—who both earn income and intentionally do not have children (at least for now).

Key characteristics

• Two incomes → typically more disposable income for travel, dining, hobbies, savings, investments, or lifestyle choices.
• No children → more flexibility, time, and fewer child-related expenses.
• Often intentional → many DINK couples choose this arrangement for personal, financial, or lifestyle reasons.

Variations

• DINKY (“Dual Income, No Kids Yet”) → may plan to have children in the future.
• SINK (“Single Income, No Kids”) → one person earning.

   

If you want, I can also explain advantages, challenges, or how DINK compares to other relationship/lifestyle acronyms.