How to Make Friends

Does not take long for a background clearance. Just a couple of days. I think I would find out who my daughter has become friends with and call and have a playdate. Call the moms and invite them too. Have a bottle of wine, some snacks. Usually if the kids hit it off, so do the parents.

My answer was to find a good church. Get involved, volunteer, go to women's ministry events. You can find some great friends with a lot in common.

Meetup.com should have several groups in your area. You don't have to just join groups that involve playgroups, you can join groups with people that have similar interests as you. I pay $10 per year for each of the two groups I'm in.

I had the same problem except I have a 2 1/2 year old home with me all day, so I couldn't work outside the home. I started selling Avon. I meet a lot of people that way. I took my son with me and walked around my neighborhood and other neighborhoods looking for customers. You'd be surprised at how many people love Avon reps! lol If you want more info, just message me. It will get better though.

I second the volunteering--even not at the school find something you believe in and get to work. Or there's always church!?!? Good luck!!

It does not take long to get the backgroud clearance for volunteering at school.

That is a great way for you to meet adults and your child's friends. The schools need volunteer help so the teachers can focus on teaching vs getting copies put together, etc.

Go on afternoon or morning walks through your neighborhood. If your neighborhood has a social committee, find out what is on the calendar and attend or better yet, volunteer to help.

Best wishes.. I know it is tough but you'll get there.

Not close enough to have playdates with you, but i do know your area. Pretty rural? I would haunt any playgrouds you can find. I don't think anyone has mentioned using the internet, I think Yahoo groups has Meetup.com that can connect you to moms in your area. Mops Mothers of preschoolers is a christian group that would be more than glad to have any mom if you happen to have a group in your area.

Just be open, if you are at the super market buying diapers, ask the mom next to you how old her little one is and try to take it from there, yeah i know easier said than done. Is there a public library around you, If you have a story time they are usually free and a good place to meet moms.

luck!

Try a church. The meetup groups I've joined are very "clicky". They have their own clicks already is how they made me feel and seems to have no more room for one more. In church, there are many people open to meet new people. So try there.

H.,

To meet people:

Church
Garage Sales- especially with kids stuff- lots of moms with their kids go to sales
park
library
local recreation dept- sign up for a class you are interested in
mom's group in your area-check the local paper
as for your neighbors, see if there is anyone your kids ages in the area- invite them and their parents over for lunch or something.

Hope this helps. It will get better!

Molly

You could join a MOMS club in your area to meet other Moms. I recently joined one. It was $25 for a year and they have several events/outings every week. You can as envolved as you want to. You can Google MOMS of then your city name to find your local club.

Hi H.,

I agree with the other posters about going through the background check process to start volunteering at your daughter's school. That's a great way to meet other adults and become actively involved (with little to no cost.)

I have also made wonderful friends through meetup.com. I joined groups that interested me and began attending meetings. Some have a very nominal fee (like $5 or $10 for the year) and some are free. It's a great way to get out of the house and interact with people who have similar interests as you. Best of all, there's no commitment so if you don't like a particular group you can always find and join another one.

HTH!