I don’t know how normal this is but I found that some of my closest friendships changed when I became pregnant. I’ll admit I became a little more sensitive, but I felt like the friendship/support and general vibe of a couple of my closest friends changed during this time and hasn’t repaired since becoming a parent. They have kids of their own so it’s not necessarily that our circumstances are too different. I just find that I’m less tolerant and more protective of myself and my life perhaps? Also I feel like they’re used to me being in a certain type of box and now my box is the same as theirs maybe it’s grating for them...who knows. I don’t think the pandemic has helped either. Has anyone else experienced friendships differently since pregnancy or becoming a parent? It leaves me feeling a bit lost as I also feel a bit reserved about meeting new ‘mum’ friends - I’ve so far found them to be a bit ‘been there done that’ and dare I say it competitive?! I feel like my capacity for friendships has been bruised. Anyone relate/can advise?