> Family and friends for me always come first. You would be amazed how quickly friends lose their place in your life when you have your own family (significant

> Family and friends for me always come first. You would be amazed how quickly friends lose their place in your life when you have your own family (significant one), and how they are completely irrelevant when you get kids. You might think now that friendship is forever, but it quickly fades away with every new child. It's not that friends are not important anymore. They are, the same as before, but that's insignificant compared to the importance of your own children and own family.