The article discusses a woman in her late 30s who feels isolated due to her choice to remain childless while most of her peers talk about parenting. She struggles with her friend's stories that inadvertently highlight her own feelings of grief and being an outsider. While she values her friend's excitement about motherhood, she seeks guidance on how to express her feelings without dismissing her friend's experience. Miss Manners empathizes with her but advises against only gravitating towards those with similar life experiences, suggesting a balanced approach to friendships.
It is inconsiderate to talk incessantly about something your conversational partner is sensitive toward.
Miss Manners has sympathy for your situation, but warns against only seeking out likeminded companionship.
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