How to Keep Your Friendship Spark Alive During Major Life Changes
Survive Your Friend's Midlife Crisis Without Getting Ticked: A Guide to Dodging Drama While Keeping the Laughs Alive!
Let’s be real: you're in the 3rd trimester, and everything hurts, including your friendships. Getting off the couch feels like an Olympic sport, and maintaining your social life seems harder than understanding TikTok trends. If you suddenly feel like you're juggling chainsaws, life changes are here to up the ante. Wondering how to keep your social circle sparkling? Don't break a nail, we've got you covered! 💅
"Real friends don't let friends go maternity alone."
Picture this: You're knee-deep in hormonal soup, and your BFF drops the bombshell—she's moving halfway across the world for a new job. You’re happy for her (really), but also panicking because there goes your Wednesday night wine buddy. First things first: it’s all about maintaining those fun, girly gossip sessions long-distance. Schedule a weekly virtual brunch where you both wear your comfiest maternity leggings (yes, they're as soft as clouds — check out the best at Emamaco) and spill the tea! 🍵
"A bestie in need is a bestie indeed."
Having a friend who's a new mom while you're expecting, too, provides tons of opportunities for bonding over stories about endless diaper changes and unsolicited advice every family member spews. Raise your hand if you're already over Aunt Karen's pregnancy diet tips! 🙋♀️ Make a pact to text each other one outrageous story a day. Keep it saucy and remember that judgment-free is the way to be. 🚫🍑
"Two preggo pals are better than one."
When socializing feels more like solving a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded, multitask to maintain your connections. Integrate social interactions into your daily routine: Circle your strol
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"You can't spill the tea without a great pair of comfy leggings."
Finally, consider humor your solidarity badge. The whole 'adulting with a baby' phase means you now chuckle at breast pump malfunctions and compare stroller models like pre-kidling magnifique did handbags. Send each other the viral pregnancy parody videos you can't stop replaying at 3 AM. Keep the vibes cheeky, ‘cause sisterhood means not taking life, or stretch marks, too seriously. 😂 If postpartum's got you feeling like "Mum Tum Central," rock those Mum Tum leggings and snatch back your endearing flair. You got this! 💪