In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who wants to hang out with their friend, who insists on bringing their toddler along.
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who wants to hang out with their friend, who insists on bringing their toddler along.
One of my closest friends has a toddler and when we’re making plans, she will often ask if she should leave her toddler at home with her husband. Oftentimes when I say yes, I would enjoy just catching up with her, she lets me know that leaving her toddler is not really a viable option. I feel like I am being a bad friend now when I state my preference for having a child-free hang-out. Should I just start lying? Maybe my problem is I am being too honest and not empathetic enough.You and your friend may need to have a … Nice-Off . You want to hang out with her, like old times.
Toddlers aren’t forever, so for now try an approach that’s honest and empathetic. Tell your friend that you obviously love the friendship you built in the pre-kid days, but that you also want to keep your closeness now and get to know the person she’s becoming and the person she’s raising. If she’s desperate for a child-free hang and her life allows it, she’ll let you know.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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