John Cena had a very public relationship between wrestler Nikki Bella and John Cena, from 2012 to 2018, about one month before they were due to wed. Partly because John didn't want children, and Nikki did, they split. Both have moved on since then. John married Shay Shariatzadeh in private in 2020. Nikki and Matteo have an 18-month old son, Matteo. Nikki is married to Artem Chigvintsev, a dancer. John recently appeared on Drew Barrymore's show to talk about his new HBO Max show, Peacemaker. Drew spoke to John about having children. John stated that he is not ruling out having children but that he does not want to have them right now. John stated that John is not a good parent, but that he doesn't think he should have children. ComicBook has a few highlights. Below is the interview:

Cena stated, "First off, thank you very much for your comment." I really enjoy my life. Since a long time, I've been riding a lightning rod. I've been given the opportunity to see and do things I never dreamed of, and I also had some very lofty dreams. It is hard work. It is hard to manage my time and be a good husband. It is hard work to be the best husband and partner I can be for my wife. It is hard to maintain relationships with the people in my life I love. It's hard to do a good job. My opinion is only my own. I don't claim to be qualified in any way. However, just because you are good at something doesn't mean that you should do it. Passion is key. It takes passion to be able to find the right fuel. It's like telling someone, "Man, you're pretty good with your hands." You'd be a great carpenter. But, if you want to become an actor, you will be an actor. To say that you are a good communicator with young people is flattering.

He continued by bringing up his many years of service with Make-A-Wish Foundation "... The reason I love Make-A-Wish is that those are the families' wishes. Make-A-Wish has a huge list of possibilities that you can accomplish anything. They literally will do everything you ask. "I want to kick it off with John Cena, and go see him wrestle." That's the coolest thing I've ever heard.

After going into details about the record-breaking number of wishes granted, he returned to the question with, "But all things considered I love all that, and I love that joy." That connection is what I treasure and that's exactly where I am right now. It's difficult to navigate because everyone is asking when it will be. I don't know now.

[From ComicBook]

I've never understood why people don't accept that they don’t want children. As if stating that we don't want children was an insult to them. Drew was right. John is correct. Just because you are good at something doesn't mean that you want it. John is a man I admire for his ability to recognize that he wouldn't be able prioritize a child right now. John might change his mind. But he is content. It is frustrating when people treat those who don't want children as a sad tale or an anomaly. It is not anyone else's business.

I wish that more people would consider the same care John and many others took when planning their family. People should not push people who aren't having children. They have the same life choices as those who choose to procreate.

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By: Oya
Title: John Cena on not wanting children: ‘totally not qualified’
Sourced From: www.celebitchy.com/750124/john_cena_on_not_wanting_children_totally_not_qualified/
Published Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:15:27 +0000