"And honestly, the lunch was just not really what I had bargained for. She was obviously very distracted. I couldn't get through three sentences without the kid needing something. And I walked away kind of not feeling like my cup was full. You know when you want like a meaningful interaction with someone? And I just couldn't get it 'cause the kid was there."
"I don't have kids. I don't want kids. I don't like most kids. No, I don't agree with you. I would never expect my friends with kids to have to find a sitter to go to lunch with me. Insane to me lol"
"Having to cancel due to childcare is also something childfree friends make me feel guilty about. Moms can't win."
Friendship dynamics often shift after people have children because priorities and daily responsibilities change. An instance occurred when a friend brought a child to a planned lunch without warning, leaving the other person feeling unable to have a meaningful, uninterrupted conversation. Reactions to that situation varied widely, with some people suggesting the non-parent seek new friends while others defended parental constraints and childcare realities. Some argued that friends should warn before bringing children; others said expecting parents to always secure childcare for informal meetups is unreasonable. The exchange highlights tensions between emotional needs and practical parenting demands.
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