There's nothing wrong with not liking recoil. I've shot some very heavy recoiling rifles and shotguns- that doesn't mean that I enjoy it, or choose to. I'm not afraid of recoil, but I know that I shoot much better & more accurate with a rifle that produces less felt recoil. FELT recoil is the key- because there are a lot of factors besides which cartridge you use. My uncle's .303 British Lee Enfield with a carbine barrel and a metal buttplate that digs into your shoulder is WAY more uncomfortable to shoot than my 12 gauge shooting full-power slugs- because I have a good recoil pad on it.

So whatever you choose, make sure the rifle fits you well and sits well on your shoulder, then go and put a good recoil pad on it and it will make all the difference in the world.