Parenthood is the scariest hood you will ever go through
Anonymous
Sometimes, having a baby means losing a friend.
The harsh reality is that not everyone loves, or even likes, kids. And when you become a parent, your baby becomes your entire life, so it’s difficult to reconcile your new universe with a friend who wants no part of it.
If you’re in college, you may lose more than one friend. You may find yourself at odds with your entire friendship group. If you can’t party, you can’t drink, you can’t even relate to the relationship drama or meaningless conversations about a “future” you’re no longer working towards–then you may get left out.
It’s annoying; but it’s a new reality. You may no longer have as much in common with your friends as you once did, and no matter how many times you watch their Instagram stories and stew with jealousy, this won’t change.
The great thing about becoming a parent, however, is that you can relate to a whole group of people.
And there’s no better way to make friends than to have your kid do it for you. Play groups, story-times, events at daycare, random outings to the park. There are so many opportunities for you to meet moms and dads who you click with, and can relate to, for the rest of your life.
If your friends stick by you, then this is a testament to your friendship and the strength of your relationship. But if you just had a baby, and your friends are MIA, know that you’re not alone. As soon as your kid can play nice, he’ll start matchmaking for you.
FIY there are also “dating apps” designed to link up parents, like Peanut!
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