[ludwigvan]

A corollary of this is “Always visit when a baby is born.”

(In the first few months, if not at the hospital)

I have noticed my love and respect for my friends who never visited after our newborn declined significantly, and it has never been the same. Does anyone have a similar experience?

[xandrius]

Well, if you don't see someone for over a span of a year then probably you're not too close anymore?

Then I'd assume that if 1 person had a really good reason not to be physically around for the first few months, you wouldn't think less of them if they make it up afterwards.

[JansjoFromIkea]

How much of this is due to them not visiting and how much is due to the change in dynamics though? Think it's conceivable them not wanting to see the baby early on or in the hospital might suggest a fairly critical divergence of interests

[mettamage]

Thanks, this teaches me quite a bit. I will be more mindful of this