Comments on: Hang out more with your child-free pals

By: 8 things I’d rather be doing than cleaning (sponsored)

8 things I’d rather be doing than cleaning (sponsored) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:14:31 +0000

[...] Hanging out with friends – When my husband and I are able to coordinate a double date with friends, it’s like the best thing ever. It takes me back to the feeling of being younger when we went out whenever we liked — which was often. When we see our friends with all the kids in tow, it’s also fun, but a different type of fun. I prefer the put-on-earrings-and-lipstick-and-be-able-to-make-eye-contact-with-friends type of eveni…. [...]

By: tanyetta

tanyetta — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:15:16 +0000

That was a LONG article to read. I had to break it up in 2 days. Once I completed reading it, I can relate to BOTH sides. Overall, keeping in touch with childless and unmarried friends can be a blessing and a curse. Just be sure to keep in mind what the limits are and everything will work out just fine. I host a monthly ladies ONLY night where we get together to discuss any and everything EXCEPT for our kids, spouses and pets. We are ONLY allowed to discuss OURSELVES and what our goals are all about. It’s working like a charm to keep all of us focused on NOT BECOMING just our family identities. Sorry for the LONG comment. I will stop now

By: Katrina

Katrina — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:19:04 +0000

I also got a bit bummed out by the “All Joy…” story, but I took heart in this idea that there are different kinds of happiness.
1. In the moment happiness. (We call this “fun.” Somewhat elusive when your child is screaming in the back seat for more bunny crackers.)
2. Happiness that comes with a sense of meaning and purpose.
Many of us are doing great on #2, but need to work on #1.
I wrote about this more here: http://wp.me/pVKXl-kv