How do things change with your friends who don't have children when you do?
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Friends & our Baby
Changes happen for everybody irregardless, all through our years. People will grow with the changes and others may not be ready therefore move off to more familiar grounds.
A baby takes centre stage in a parents life. Some people can accept this and will want to share in your joy and they are the ones you will greatly appreciate.
This friend will want to be part of this new change in your friendship. They will designate themselves your baby's "auntie" or "uncle" or even "godfather/mother" just to share in this new event and experience. It is the exposure of discovering what a baby is all about and the responsibilities it's going to require. They are going to learn INDIRECTLY what having a child will mean.
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I would not worry too much. These are the friends you will appreciate for they may want to take your baby for a weekend or afternoon. You will get an opportunity to kick back and relax. That won't last too long though because by that time, you will probably develop separation anxiety and overwhelming desire for your child to be returned. It's only your maternal/paternal instincts kicking in, don't worry.
Friendships may change and others will not but having a baby should not change your circle too much. Becoming a parent is not a new trend - it's the beginning of the next stage of growth as a human.
Children are not for everybody and we all live the lifestyles which make us the happiest. Enjoy your time as a parent as that long standing quote says, 'time flies' is definitely true. Keep your camera and camcorder on standby!
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GT why don't you make the wife stay home so you can go out? You shouldn't let her push you around like that!
i am a single father and my social life actually picked up with a baby on my hip! Instead of meeting women at the bar I was meeting them during immunizations and dental appointments!
Hi packerpack. There is always room to expand on topics as nothing is written in stone. I appreciate your honesty, candor and time taken to check this Hub. :)
Frankly speaking it is very good topic you have chosen. Completely offbeat but I was expecting some more material. But whatever it is still a good hub
Thank you. That is the best gift any friend can give to another. Extending ones love to beyond just our friendships. :)
For the friend on the other end, a baby is the extension of the person who matters a lot to them. I have given my friend's children the same level of love that I have for their parent(s). Nice point you made
It is bonding time and entertaining way to have fun with your child(ren) though, lol
My kid changed my social life big time, and all my friends were having a good laugh thinking about me changing dirty diapers on a Friday Night. but then quickly there after, my friends social lives started falling like dominoes as they too entered parenthood, now we are all stuck watching Dora and Spongebob on Friday nights.
Dame Scribe Hub Author 3 years ago
and lil league, Pest, lol :)