Friends & Babies!!!

Most of us find little or no time to bond with friends once we start a family. We get so involved in our children that knowingly or unknowingly it creates a gap between buddies and in lifelong friendships. No matter how busy our schedule looks, it is important to make time for your friends even after you become a mommy and here’s why:

Friends form a strong support system in your time of need; be it getting an odd job done or in times of crisis. They stand by you in bad times, provide emotional support and nourish or energize you. They can be good counsellors at times and help you cheer up as well.
Good friends tend to know you better than you know yourself. They lovingly keep you in check and see that you remain grounded.
Building or maintaining strong friendships is essential for our self-development and personal growth as well as maintaining balance in your relationship with your husband. Usually we get so engrossed in our responsibilities that we tend to overlook our own growth as an individual.
In-depth discussions over topics with friends stimulates the brain cells and opens new avenues to help us see the world with a broader perspective.
You get to know the latest trends and info on what’s happening around, about new launches and deals – in short, catching up with friends keeps you updated.
If you have a nice friend circle it is fun to read jokes, share funny images, click and send selfies or even share recipes and videos over social networking applications such as ‘whatsapp.’
Going dancing with your friends, pre-scheduled movie time or a house party are ways to beat the stress. Do it once in a while.
Matching your pretty dress with the right earrings and slipping into your favourite heels boosts up your self-esteem while making you feel really wonderful while you hang out with friends.
Going out with your set of friends need not keep you away from your husband. You will soon come back to him with fresh topics to talk about and definitely some fun stories to share!
One of the biggest plus points of having great buddies is that your children learn a lot seeing you along with your friends. They learn how to interact socially, they learn about mannerisms and about caring for relationships other than family. Having great friendships can also help you become a better parent.

Put a little thought into it to fill up the gap and let your friendship grow and flourish through years of happiness and togetherness.

Those of you who have a friend that needs to be pinged, do that at once, you will be surprised to know they were just a phone call away!