Tag: friendship
The Unicorn Mom Friend
It’s an interesting thing, this motherhood.
You’re always busy, but it still feels like nothing gets done. You’re trying so hard, but still always feel...
You’re My “Go-To Rational Friend”
For most of us, parenting doesn’t happen in a vacuum. We’re constantly reconsidering or second-guessing our choices before, during, and after we make them....
Getting Older: New Friends, New Bodies, “Old” Selves
The other night I was spending time with a new friend. We were doing what people our age, particularly moms our age, tend to...
It Takes a Village…or a Neighborhood
We’ve all heard that saying how it takes a village to get through motherhood and how mothers could use an extra set of hands...
Why Didn’t I Do This Sooner?!
The following statement is obvious, but it bears repeating; being a mom is a full-time job—one with none of the pay and atypical benefits....
Choosing Your Mom Tribe
When I first became a mother at age thirty, many of my friends were either single, newly engaged, planning crazy bachelorette parties, or recently...
Sex and the Single Mom: My Tinder Vacation
It’s so much easier to be your best self on vacation. Your responsibilities are usually relegated to fun and relaxation. Maybe that’s what I...
Sex and the Single Mom: Apparently, Anxiety is Not Sexy
My most recent first date was not planned, and, for me, that is something I make sure never happens. I usually spend days thinking...
Motherhood Across Cultures
I've lived in three different countries and have friends from many other cultures. I have learned so much from them, and our friendships have...
How to Make Friends in a New Country
Many people move into the country, especially Westchester County because there are so many international companies. When you move to a new country with...










