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I had a friend who once told me that once you have kids socializing is easy by the nature of getting the kids out and meeting up with other parents. I have foun
by nyxtom 8y ago
I had a friend who once told me that once you have kids socializing is easy by the nature of getting the kids out and meeting up with other parents. I have found this to ring true since having our first. We have met other parents through daycare, mutual parenting groups, and other distant relationships. Having a kid also makes this inherent struggle a bonding exercise for new friendships as you learn to rely or at least sympathize with each other.
Also, no one is ever stuck. On your time for self care you have to make an effort. This is a lesson you simply have to learn. I know I have.
- EADGBE 8y agoThis is very true, I've found. I have more in common with people who also have small children; together we easily have things to talk about. I'll sit and have hours-long conversation with other parents of my kids' friends'. Pretty meaningful conversations. I'm not even entirely sure of their names. My lifestyle is already shifting me out of the no-kid lifestyle (and therefore friends who don't have kids) by default.