Reply #46: I have some dear friends that I met BECAUSE I had children.f

[mykpart]

The children are grown and gone, but we are still friends. And why doesn't spending time with other parents count? The truth is, children change your life, and that includes your social life. Doesn't have to end, but if you are only interested in maintaining status quo, then you are right to postpone becoming a parent. Parenthood isn't for everyone, anymore than any other life vocation. In order to enjoy and grow from being a parent, you must be open to change. And eventually the children grow up, and you can go back to your old social life, if you still want to.

I applaud your decision to postpone having children.