Recently, one neighbor dad listened to my tales of bath time hell and later that night brought over a crafty little product that turns bath water blue. Works for my kids, he told me. And lo, it worked for mine as well. I don't know about you, but that beats meeting for a caffe latte any day. Your single or childfree friends have a lot to offer still, of course.
Parenthood is just too much of a whole-body experience for it to be otherwise.
For sheer empathy, you've got to be part of the tribe. Click here to see more essays. I can't relate to my friends with babies. Meeting Other Parents See other respondents' comments on this issue . I can t relate to my friends with babies.