Ariel Schwartz

There are few shifts in life as momentous as having a baby, and it’s no surprise that it can take a toll on our relationships.A recent story in The Cut asked the question of whether friendships can survive between parents and non-parents, eliciting plenty of strong reactions on social media and in group chats. It’s not a new question, but it feels particularly acute at a time when infrastructural support for parents is falling apart. Childcare costs are skyrocketing, a loneliness epidemic is bre…