For those of us who have confidently chosen a childfree path, establishing boundaries is essential, and doing so with a mix of respect...

When friends start having kids, everything from the topics of conversation to the cadence of get-togethers can shift. Parenthood demands time and energy in ways that impact everyone—friends included. It’s not uncommon for these life changes to leave childfree friends feeling sidelined, a reality many of us face with mixed feelings of loyalty and loneliness.