Asking Eric: I swore I wouldn't ditch my friend once she had kids. But I'm tired of seeing her only at play dates
I’m not trying to be too tough love, here. I get what you’re saying. Sometimes you want to have a conversation without having to spell out swear words. But we have to accept reality. You can try a direct ask, i.e., “I love your kids, but I’ve been hoping for one-on-one time.”