I think it's harder to make real "connections" as we get older. I have a few very good friends from high school who I talk to regularly, and know we'll always be close friends. I also have new friends b/c of my son, but my son's friends' moms & I seem to be more of casual friends than new lifelong best friends type friends. I think as we get older, fewer moms are looking for real "connections," (talking regularly on the phone, getting real personal, going shopping alone, things like that). I think more SAHM's are looking for friends for their child(ren), whose moms they get along w/. They are friends, but not the type of best friends we may have had in high school. I agree these "real connections" are harder to find as we get older. I would recommend finding a playgroup or mom's group online (meetup.com perhaps), and sticking with it. I think over time these casual friendships w/ other moms can grow into deep rooted friendships, especially if the kids grow up together. Give it some time, a real connection won't happen overnight. Good luck!