Relationship-Restored
The video discusses the challenges of maintaining friendships between those with and without children. The speakers acknowledge that people with children tend to gravitate towards others in similar situations as they can relate better, but they give advice on making new friends by finding common interests and not limiting oneself to those with children. They emphasize the importance of intentionality in maintaining friendships that stand the test of time no matter what phase in life one is in. The hosts also discuss the importance of "mommy friends" and offer advice on how to navigate friendships with mommy friends who only have time for other mommy friends. They suggest finding new friends in addition to current ones who are in the same space and can relate. Lastly, they advise finding mom groups to join, even if they have to be virtual, as it can provide a sense of community and support.
In this section, the speakers discuss the difficulties of maintaining friendships between those with children and those without children. A comment from a viewer expresses frustration with being left out by friends who only want to socialize with other parents, and the speakers give their perspective on the issue. They highlight that people with children tend to gravitate towards others in similar situations as they can relate to each other's experiences better. They also mention that for those without children, it can be hard to relate to the physical, emotional, and social changes that come with having a child. However, they also offer advice for making new friends, such as finding common interests and not limiting oneself to only those with children.
In this section, the speaker discusses the challenges of making plans with her friend who has a baby, as last-minute plans are often not practical for them. However, she also shares her experience of having mommy friends and non-mommy friends, stating that it is easier to naturally gravitate towards someone who is in a similar position as you, but she values and nurtures all her relationships. The speaker encourages finding friends who value relationships with good people, regardless of their family status, and having intentionality in maintaining strong friendships.
In this section, the speaker advises the person to not take it personally that she wasn't invited to her friend's activities with their children. She suggests that it's essential to give them space to spend time with their kids or mommy friends. The speaker also shares her experience and says that once-in-a-quarter meetups with close friends can still rekindle the same love and affection. Angela, another speaker, shares how she had to adjust to her new life as a wife and mother, which affected her social life. She adds while she may go days without seeing her friends, it doesn't mean she loves them less.
In this section, the speakers discuss how being part of a group chat can help new mothers feel more connected to their friends who are also mothers. They suggest that if you're not already in a group chat with your mommy friends, joining one could be a good way to stay updated on their lives and stay connected. They also discuss how intentionality plays a key role in maintaining friendships, and that the people you grow apart from as you get older tend to be the ones you weren't intentional with. They urge readers not to take it personally if they're left out of certain activities, but to recognize if they're growing apart from their friends and make efforts to maintain the relationships they value.
In this section, the speaker advises the viewer to take inventory of what they need from their friendships and to meet people who align with those needs. She talks about losing old friends and having to start from scratch, and emphasizes the importance of being intentional about who one spends their time with. When meeting new people, she suggests letting things flow naturally and allowing people to show their true colors before jumping into a friendship. She also emphasizes the importance of being with people who pull the magic out of you and don't leave you feeling depleted or discouraged. She shares her own experience of having superficial friends in her 20s and realizing that she needed deeper connections.
In this section, a woman reflects on how she fell back from friendships that were no longer serving her and did not have intentionality. She began attending personal development seminars and joined a network marketing company to meet new people. Through this, she met new friends who were more aligned with her values, like wanting to be faithful to their partners, good parents, and overall good people. The importance of intentionality in friendships is discussed, and the idea of outgrowing people and phases as you get older is touched upon.
In this section, the speakers discuss the importance of having intentional friendships that will stand the test of time no matter what phase in life you are in. They talk about how empty conversations can feel like a chore and how having friends who are intentional with you is necessary. The speakers also answer the question about "mommy friends" and whether it is a real thing or not, and they both agree that having mommy friends is a very realistic and common thing. They share their experiences with having friends who are going through the same situation and the comfort that comes with knowing someone is going through the same thing as you.
In this section, the hosts discuss the importance of "mommy friends," or friends who are also mothers, and the unique challenges they face. They note that motherhood is supposed to be a village of moms helping one another and molding the next generation. They also offer advice to those who don't have children and may not understand the importance of "mommy friends," encouraging them not to take it personally. They share personal anecdotes, such as Tori's experience of becoming a new mother, to illustrate the importance of understanding each other's challenges and setting expectations for communication.
In this section, the hosts discuss how to navigate friendships with mommy friends who only have time for other mommy friends. They advise the listener to keep their mommy friends but understand that the relationship will feel much different and require different expectations. They also suggest finding new friends in addition to their current ones who are in the same space and can talk about the same things. The hosts also recommend showing intentionality in the relationship by finding an activity that would make sense for your mommy friend and their kid and offering to pay for it, such as a pumpkin patch or petting zoo. They also suggest starting a monthly prayer call where everyone can catch up on life.
In this section, the hosts discuss the struggle of finding friends as a new mom, especially when all of their previous friends do not have kids. They suggest finding mom groups to join, even if they have to be virtual, as it can provide a sense of community and support. They also encourage viewers to write in with their own experiences and advice.
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