Feh Wrote:
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> I don't understand why just once there would be an
> article aimed at breeders on "Keeping Friendships
> with ChildFree People"...I mean, I actually
> totally do understand why there aren't such
> articles, because breeders are totally self
> absorbed and only really care about their
> own...but couldn't there be an article, just once?
> It'd be great if some breeder read hints like...
> 1. Things will be different, for you, not so much
> for your friend. Try to accept the fact that they
> have a life that does not revolve around you, or
> your child.
> 2. Try to remember that your child is not
> interesting to anyone but yourself. If your
> friend does not ask about your child's bowel
> movements, your friend may indeed not be
> interested in them.
> 3. Try to remember that the reason your friend has
> no children is because your friend does not want
> children. Try NOT taking your child with to meet
> your friend.
> 4. That said, if you've made plans, keep them. If
> you have to cancel, let your friend know.
> 5. As a parent, do not offer your friend advice on
> how to get a partner or how to get pregnant. In
> fact, keep any advice to yourself unless your
> friend asks for it.
> 6. Don't start expecting your friend to do all the
> work. If you do not contact that person for six
> months, don't get mad if they don't contact you,
> they might just be off living their life as well.
> 7. Offer to help your child free friend once in a
> while. Did that person ever help you? Probably.
> So it might be nice to offer them assistance for
> once in your life.
Now that's what I called an advice for breeders.