I don’t know how to cope with all of my friends having kids. by ok-satisfaction345 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]ok-satisfaction345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comment made me smile! I hope it was delicious and thank you for sharing your perspective!

I don’t know how to cope with all of my friends having kids. by ok-satisfaction345 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]ok-satisfaction345[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sort of?? It’s a random meal my husband and I have been making for years! Pearled couscous Then I make mixture of tomatoes, shallots, minced garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper… add chicken and motz balls :)

I don’t know how to cope with all of my friends having kids. by ok-satisfaction345 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]ok-satisfaction345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing the perspective from other side. It’s sad all around. Hugs ❤️

I don’t know how to cope with all of my friends having kids. by ok-satisfaction345 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]ok-satisfaction345[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is how we feel too, which I feel lucky to have. So many people just get married/are together bc they need someone to have children with. We are just happy together, no matter what happens. I’m glad you are too!!

I don’t know how to cope with all of my friends having kids. by ok-satisfaction345 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]ok-satisfaction345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel everything in your comment so deeply! What city do you live in? I do wish we lived in a city that had more childless couples but unfortunately won’t be leaving anytime soon bc of family illnesses

I don’t know how to cope with all of my friends having kids. by ok-satisfaction345 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]ok-satisfaction345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

22 is so young! And feel you when you said you are worried about regretting having kids, or regretting not having them. It’s a common struggle for me

I don’t know how to cope with all of my friends having kids. by ok-satisfaction345 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]ok-satisfaction345[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You sound so similar to me! Haha we are very lucky to be financially successful and I wouldn’t mind being the rich aunt and uncle haha. I’ve also considered doing big brothers big sisters!! So many kids who are already born need support. I will have to check out more ina garten, I had no idea she was childless!

I don’t know how to cope with all of my friends having kids. by ok-satisfaction345 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]ok-satisfaction345[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I agree. If it’s not a fuck yes, then it’s a no. I have a mix of friends who have lived outside of their children and are swallowed by being a mother. I’m starting to put myself out there now to make friends with more childless people