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7 Honest Comics That Sum Up Date Night For Parents

Too real.

Senior Reporter, HuffPost Life

Parents know the meaning of "date night" changes a bit after having kids. Once romantic, relaxing evenings for two transform into chaotic family dinners, couples' nap-time and anxiety-filled outings punctuated by phone calls to the babysitter.

In honor of Valentine's Day, here are seven honest comics that show what romance looks like for parents:

1
Mom Comic/Chelsea Carr
2
Marie Crayon
3
Cathy Thorne/Everyday People Comics
4
New Mom Comics/Alison Wong
5
Via Hurrah for Gin
6
Mama Illustrada
7
Cathy Thorne/Everyday People Comics

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