Ara+FollowIs marriage breaking our 10-Year friendship?😔I’ve been friends with her for over a decade, practically inseparable since junior high. But ever since she got married, it’s like I can’t reach her anymore. I totally get that marriage changes people, but this is different. It’s always “husband” this, “kids” that. I understand the adjustment, but does it have to mean ditching old friends? We both have weekends, holidays, and vacations off. I’m not asking for much—just one annual vacation together. I don’t go out much on holidays anyway, while she’s always with her husband or parents. Is it too much to ask for one trip a year? I’m starting to feel like marriage is some kind of isolation bubble. Am I wrong to think we can still balance friendship and love? #Friendship #Marriage #LifeChanges #BalancingAct #LongtimeFriends11Share
Mark Smith+FollowRetirement Plans Upended: Becoming a Grandkid CaregiverI recently retired as an East Asian mom, excited to explore community activities and ease into this new chapter. But life had other plans! My daughter just had her second baby, and juggling work and parenting proved too much. Family has always been my top priority, so I stepped in to help. My dream of relaxing retirement? Temporarily paused. Diaper changes, bedtime stories, and playtime have become my new routine. It’s challenging but rewarding. Seeing my grandkids grow is priceless, even if it means putting my personal plans on hold. How do you balance personal goals with family responsibilities? #RetirementLife #Grandparenting #FamilyFirst #UnexpectedTurns #BalancingAct82Share
