Is It Time For A Friend Breakup?

Here are 10 signs.

Mar 23, 2022

Going Through The College Process With My Teen Gives Me Wedding-Planning PTSD   "Every bride thinks she'll be chill and every mom thinks she won't get insane about the college process," observes Jessica G. Hartshorn. Famous last words, as she admits in her latest: "Ahahaha the number of times I've advised friends, 'Don't let your child apply to more than ten schools!' Well, there are 15 and counting on my son's current list," she admits.  This very funny and self-aware piece outlines the similarities she's discovered between the two processes, from the fact that you have to start a year in advance to the reality that everybody is going to share their opinion, even when you do not want their opinion. Then, of course, there's the absolutely staggering price tag, which always seems higher than you expected… and you expected it to be pretty high. Forewarned is forearmed, right? Right??? — Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor   READ MORE

UGHH 10 Signs It's Time To Break Up With A Friend   If you're starting to wonder whether the bad outweighs the good, these red flags will help you decide if it's time to bail. Read More   BIRTH STORY I Found Out My Child Had Down Syndrome At Birth   "You might ask, 'How did you feel in that moment?' Honestly? I was excited. Anticipating when I could hold him. Nothing had changed. I had nine long months to bond with him and he was already my son who I love so much." Read More   LET'S CHAT Parenting, Where The Random Nameless Mom At The Park Is Your New BFF   Ever found yourself deep in a highly personal conversation with another mom at the park about postpartum recovery and realized you literally have no idea what her name is? You're not alone! Read More

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