I don't know if I'm just crazy or not, but I used to have a ton of friends and now I have like none ever since I had my babies. Sure almost all of my friends are single, but the couple of friends I have with kids are flaky now. Every time I try to meet someone new for a play date or something I seem to attract flaky moms. I don't get it. Why do people even go to the trouble of posting a request or replying if they have no intention of following through? I just don't get it!!! Same thing on craigslist. People inquire about something you have for sale and then no show. I would really love to meet a mom that I can call my true friend and go shopping and all that good stuff and if she had a child or two around my kiddos ages that would be a big bonus. I just miss having a friend to vent with. My mom isn't cuttin' it anymore. Thanks in advance for your responses!!
I am on the other end of the spectrum. I moved here from IL 2 1/2 yrs ago. Run my own business out of my home and it's hard to meet anyone working at home. I don't have any friends here. But I am 48 yrs. old with 1 19 yr. old daughter. so I have a lot of free time and don't know how to meet anyone my age in my situaion with grown children.
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Hi K.,
You could try our Stroller Strides group. We have a moms group that you don't have to be a member of Stroller Strides to join. http://playgroup.meetup.com/789/
We all have a lot of fun, and we don't compare our kiddos!
Hi K. - I live in Richardson, just moved here in December, recently started my own business (a child shuttle company called Kid Express), so life is a LITTLE bonkers, but I feel your pain. Maybe we could grab lunch somewhere halfway and chat! :) Take care and talk to you soon.
It is hard to make new friends once you have kids. Another group you may want to consider is the Early Childhood PTA in your area. I am a member and have met some great moms. We have children's outings, mom's night out, playgroups, monthly meeting, etc. Hope this helps.
It is hard to make good friends. After I moved here to TX from WA, it took a year and half before I had one good friend.
Have you thought about joing MOPS, a mom's club for your area or a playgroup? If you are around Allen/Plano there is MOMS Connection at Chase Oaks Church, it's just like MOPS but more affordable. I have made some awesome friends from MOMS Connection, so if you're interested just message me.
Good luck!
S.
LOL. I know what you mean. With moms of young kids, I somewhat understand with how crazy things can be which may make them look flaky. Craigslist is awful about that though. I find it funny that even freecycle is that way. I have tried giving things away absolutely free and they STILL flake out and don't show up or call! Did you ever try www.meetup.com I know we talked about it once. Maybe you can meet someone there. Sorry I am so far away from you or we could hang out some. If you ever want to meet at Stonebriar or some where around there, let me know. Good luck.
Hi - let me say you are not crazy! Ever since my friends and I started having kids we have drifted apart. we now don't even live in the same towns. We still talk on the phone and email but I have no friends to go anywhere with. I have been looking for someone to go shopping and lunch with for some woman time just to vent and talk. i don't like large play groups becuase I feel everyone is there comparing each others kids and I love my kids but I would like to have adult conversations about other topics as well - Like how to I look in these shoes? Or I wonder how they make this at a restraunt - or i wonder what it would be like to travel to blah blah. I usually end up doing things on my own while hubby watches the kids. I get bored and don't stay out as long as I should ;) So when I saw your messgae I thought maybe we could meet for a get together some time. here is what you need to know about me. I am 31, been married for 10 years have 2 and 3 year kids. I am a SAHM and have resently started my own dog treat making business. I love to travel and go to musicals (dallassummermusicals.com) when I can. i am a big window shopper not much for spending lots of money but getting away from the house sounds great. If you are interested let me know.... have a nice day.
