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I Have Friends but Feel Friendless.
Asked by J.C. from Charlotte
on July 24, 2012
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I am a stay at home mom, my husband works out of town so I am the one dealing with everything. I do have friends but seems like I am only called when they NEED me. I o...
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- Tell your Husband, to hire you a babysitter or Nanny. Even for just a couple of times a week. Really. He can't expect you to be a hermit Mom. You are Human. I ...
- Well, my question to you is, do you call them up to do things? I'm just saying that it goes both ways. They call you when they need something, but do you go out of y...
- There are other moms out there in the same situation. They would be happy to find you. But you do have to get out. Depending on your kids' ages, some things you can tr...
Despriatly Need Friends
Asked by C.S. from Cleveland
on October 11, 2006
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I just moved here and have no friends. i am married but hes gone for 8 hours while i am at home with kids. I just want someone to hangout with and talk and to maybe g...
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- Hello! I'm in a similiar situation.I just moved here from oakland, Ca and I don't know anyone nor do I know my way around. My husband is originally from here but every...
- Hi C., How are you, Well I'm in the Brecksville area. I have 3 kids ages 10 8 and 5. I am married and a stay at home mom to. I have lived in the area for almost 9 yea...
- Hi C. My name is S. and I live in Cuyahoga Falls. I know what you're going through, second-hand. My twin sister recently moved to Florida with her cocky bf and whil...
How to Deal with a Friends Divorce
Asked by M.G. from Boston
on March 1, 2008
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I am having a hard time trying not to get in the middle of my friends divorce. Unfortunately, it is getting ugly and I feel our friendship has been damaged. I am real...
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- I wouldn't overcompensate for the kids, they will pick up on that and wonder why. Don't talk to your husband or anyone about the divorce in front of the kids. They w...
- I think you should stay out of it for the meantime. Let her have her space. Sometimes when people go through obstacles like this, it's hard for them to concentrate on ...
- How old are all of the kids involved? In any case, you must make sure that your kids aren't feeling overwhelmed or questioning their own family unit..Sometimes kids ma...
Preschooler Wanting Friends
Asked by A.K. from Los Angeles
on November 5, 2011
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My son turned three in July...he is in mommy and me preschool, and I notice tht the other kids are all making friends and know who they like and dont like, etc, and my...
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- Ahhh, it will come on its own, he has to go thru this with little to no help from you honestly. My son was very simmilar and on our way to something where we would be...
- He might need a little more coaching from you. My daughter is 4 years old, also an only child with no similar-aged cousins. She's uber-social but even she was just ca...
- Don't worry about your son. Kids this age... are NOT fully developed, socially, nor about friends. They are still, clumsy about things like this. Its okay. It is ...
Trouble Making Friends
Asked by L.S. from San Antonio
on October 28, 2006
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Hi Everyone,
I really need some advice because the situation with my nine year old son is breaking my heart. He recently told me that the other kids at school refuse...
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- Hi L., I feel for you and your son. It is heartbreaking to think about your little guy not having friends to play with at school. My son has a friend who had a sim...
- My son is only 3 almost 4 and I might also have that problem when he starts school, My son is very much into bugs and snakes then he is his ABC's. I would encourage y...
- You got some good suggestions, and I just wanted to add my 2 cents about martial arts. I also have a brainiac son, who has had trouble making friends, and I think spo...
Looking for New Friends
Asked by A.L. from Phoenix
on January 9, 2009
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We have meet a fair amount of people since we moved here but, Wanted to start the new year meeting new friends to get out and about with or just hang out with at home ...
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- Hi A., My family and I just moved to Queen Creek just over a month ago! I have a sweet 4 1/2 yr. old Boy too! I also have a beautiful 9 yr. old girl. I home scho...
- You may want to check on Meetup.com. They have a bunch of SAHM playgroups. My son is only 5 months, so he is to young to play with, but I know there are toddler group...
- I just joined Mesa Moms a playgroup with all sorts of ages of kids. They meet for playdates and go out too. Go to meetup.com and type in Mom's groups. You will find...
Christmas Gift Suggestions for All My Friends
Asked by S.G. from Chicago
on November 11, 2010
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Does anyone have a great Christmas gift idea that is suitable for any busy woman friend? I'm looking for one item I can get that is practical and wonderful enough to ...
Daughter Doesn't Want Friends
Asked by J.M. from Houston
on February 10, 2010
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My pretty ,smart 15 year old daughter has had several severe problems in her young life. She caught mono when she was 12 and it attacked her digestive system. She beca...
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- Hi J., I suspect your daughter desperately wants friends but has been hurt and abandoned so many times, that there is a part of her who no longer trusts that people...
- I had a significant abandonment when I was 8, and at 62, I still feel uncertain about forming relationships (though when I do, they tend to be deep). And I was nowhere...
- I think you've all been through a lot in the last 3 years. It's going to take some time to build up some trust in people again. Rather than focusing on friends up fr...
Asking Friends to Babysit
Asked by S.A. from Denver
on August 8, 2011
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So my kids school is closed for a week next week.
I needed a babysitter for one day (Monday) so I sent an email to 4 of my friends - who all have kids the same age - ...
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- In answer to your question, No. I wouldn't say anything, only because you really don't know what is going on in their heads. But in response to some of your resp...
- I have friends who ask me all the time to watch their kids because they have to work and the school is out or they want to go on a date with their husband or they want...
- My computer breaks down so much people offered to buy me a new one. If I saw the email, I would have instantly said yes or no. I would assume they never saw it.
How Should Friends of Your Kids Address You?
Asked by L.M. from Pittsburgh
on June 30, 2009
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Hi, Mamas, I'm wondering what you all think is acceptable way for kids to address adults. One of my 6 y/o's friends MUST use Mr./Mrs. + last name; another even calls ...
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- Some (most) of my son's friends call me "Mrs" (which scares me as I whip around thinking I will see my MIL! LOL) and some call me "Miss D.", some call me "D.". I refe...
- Hi L., I have always told my girls friends and the girls in all my girl scout troops to call me Miss B.. I know it sounds funny to you at first, but it shows respect...
- You have to think about the long term in regards to this. Putting a title in front of someone's name creates a feeling of importance & respect. I grew up calling every...
