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The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. The other day, my best friend told me if I ever had kids, it would be the end of our friendship. I tried talking to him about it ...

When best friends Abby Vander Wiele and Rachel Cooper ... I think it's pretty cool that when they look at our kids, they'll see a little bit of themselves in them." Rachel Paula Abrahamson is ...

I’m in my 50s, so most of my friends’ kids are grown. Many of them are lonely and aimless now that they don’t have kids at home. I hope this situation turns out in whatever way is best for you.

Best friends Rachel Cooper (left ... I think it's pretty cool that when they look at our kids, they'll see a little bit of themselves in them." ...