We don't have kids, so I don't have the same time constraints as people with larger families do. But, I can imagine it being a real thing. Personally, if we had kids, I would not be doing this at all. There is no way I would be able to juggle everything, unless the kids are older, or I have a massive support system of parents / in laws / full time nanny, etc. Luckily, my hubby is so supportive, he lets me get away with almost anything time wise. I think it is however very important that we all have something in our lives that we love to do, and follow a passion. A lot of couples lose that individuality as well I think. As for my mates, yeah, lost our closest friends because my best female friend was super critical, would get very, very offended when I couldn't go out from exhaustion on a Friday night, and told me I was too ambitious. I even got told I was getting old because I would fade at 11pm. Human nature is very odd, and it's always the closest ones that hurt us the most. I wouldn't change my choices though. Just one of the many things that triathlon changes. Thankfully my family are so supportive and understanding.
