Fighting for Friendship In Your Thirties

Friendship gets harder as you get older — especially when you have kids. Between the chaos of parenting, demanding work schedules, and sheer exhaustion, finding time for meaningful connection can feel almost impossible. Add in the challenge of coordinating babysitters, aligning schedules, and mustering the energy to socialize, and it's easy to see why so many friendships fade in this season. But here's the truth: When it’s most difficult to prioritize friendship is when we need it the most.