When you become a mother you enter a sort of secret society that only other mothers are part of. You share stories and experiences only they can truly understand, and they offer you support and comfort while you learn the ropes. However, having childfree friends is just as important!

Don’t let your mom friend bubble keep you from your friends who don’t have children, because they provide you some services and help that you can’t get from other moms. For one, they’re way cooler than you. Just admit it! They’re not sleep deprived and covered in third day worn yoga pants, and they can help you remember what life outside baby land is like!

Childfree friends also give you an objective perspective on your parenting skills without fear of you being able to do the same to them, thereby helping you become a better parent. If they like your kids you need to keep them around for life, because they make the best babysitters!

Read the full article here: 7 Reasons you need some childfree friends