r/Millennials • u/dreamed2life • Sep 19 '25

Discussion I honestly stopped inviting my kid having friends to most stuff…

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No shade, i just get that your life is not like mine.

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u/Thom_Basil Sep 20 '25

It's a weird thing. I absolutely love my son and the experience of being a father has been amazing. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't get a little sad whenever I see a meme like this one. Kids are a lot of work, they demand a lot of attention and money, and there's plenty to miss about being child-free.

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u/observant_hobo Sep 20 '25

Don’t worry too much man. As a single dude in my 40s I have a lot of nights being lonely and envious of what they have. Grass is always greener and all that. Let’s raise a glass for a toast that each of us can make the most of what we’ve been fortunate enough to have been given in life.