Making Friends
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Daughter and Friends
Asked by J.L. from Boston
on November 3, 2010
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my 7th grader is a great kid - friendly outgoing cute smart and a good friend- all the things that make up a good kid and a good friend to someone. however her true f...
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- My daughter has gone through similar things since she started middle school (she is now in 10th grade and has finally found a group of girls with the same goofy sensib...
- Adrienne H posted a similar question and has responses just today. You are not alone. I would look for clubs and activities, maybe even some not related to school. ...
- Dear mom, The first thing that comes to my mind is, it is likely not your daughters "fault". The social rules of kids are not ones that put value on qualities that ar...
Staying Friends with Friends Who Aren't Moms....
Asked by J.M. from Seattle
on January 31, 2007
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Me and my best girlfriend have known each other for about 6 years and she's always been the one person who really understands me. At least she was before i had my daug...
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- Just because you don't like her other friends doesn't mean you can't still be friends with her. Try lunch dates, or spa dates, things during the day when you aren't s...
- I think your sister is right on! You are at a different stage of your life. Different responsibilities. Different paths in life. Your goal in life has matured, so ...
- I would have to agree with what your sister said. I was involved in the same sort of situation, but I was the one without the children. From the time I was 13 years ...
Best Friends
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on August 13, 2010
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My daughter's two best friends are both very difficult children. One cries all the time especially when she doesn't get her way even though she is seven years old. S...
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- I'm so sorry that the playdates aren't going well. It's really too bad. Why are the playdates / friendship continuing if they aren't fun? Is your daughter enjoying ...
- ... those girls seem like "Alpha" type girls. "Bossy" is putting it lightly. you need to teach your girl... about friends. There is a book series called "Americ...
- Have you asked your daughter how she feels about their behavior? Does she just feel like she can't find other friends if she ditches these two drama queens? She migh...
Imaginary Friends
Asked by L.B. from Decatur
on March 27, 2007
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I have a year old daughter who has an imaginary "Pink grandma". At first I just left it alone because i know children have imaginary friends. Now there are several. I'...
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- Congratulations! You are in possession of a smart creative child with a VERY active imagination. You are going to have a great time rearing this little girl. My dau...
- It is normal to have imaginary friends. Often children say what they want to be the truth- not neccesarily what is the truth. Just let it go.
- L. - Totally normal. Some research indicates that children w/higher IQ's are more likely to create Imaginary Friends for themselves. When my daughter was a/b ONE sh...
Rotten Friends
Asked by L.M. from Seattle
on March 22, 2008
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I am wondering how other moms handle thier hubby's rotten friends?
His best friend used to be nice and friendly. We all got along well. But since he met and marrie...
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- It can be difficult to be in different seasons of life with "friends". They don't have children, so they have no idea how difficult it can be to find a babysitter, es...
- Hi L., I think it is important in a marraige to allow each other some personal space in the social arena. I know these friends you have described are not your ...
- Hi L.. I think Jessica pretty much hit the nail on the head with all her advice, and also, TJ had some good advice, and additionally, I suggest a two pronged approach....
Seeking Friends
Asked by Y.J. from San Diego
on May 3, 2011
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I am a mother and wife who's life revolves around my famillies needs but sometimes I want to get out for a few hours and do some shopping ,champagne brunch with the gi...
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- Good luck! If you were closer I'd say lets do lunch... :( I can completely relate to how you feel though.
- Too bad your so far away or I would also say lets have lunch too!!! But you can always email me if you just want to talk. Same here mylife revolves around my family.(i...
- Hi, U sound like me except i'm not military. I am about 50 mins away from you. I'm on the same boat, no friends, new here. I'm a SAHM. I've been searching for mom grou...
Kids & Friends
Asked by A.R. from Dallas
on May 18, 2011
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There was a recent question about a girl who was feeling left out by a neighbor friend. The majority of the responses were that this happens and the family should exp...
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- Honestly I love love the fact that my son (8) has friends in the neighborhood he usually pretty good about calling home and giving me the general vicinity of where he ...
- I agree with you 100% but sometimes I feel the only one that has this opinion ( well my husband shares this opinion) but I am talking about neighborhood kids. Well o...
- We don't limit them to team only friends and only limit their neighbor/school friends if there's a known issue (one of SS's friends was a thief). As little kids, I...
Hanging Out with Friends
Asked by K.M. from Louisville
on August 14, 2010
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My boyfriend and I love hanging out with friends. The problem is we have his 8 year old every weekend and our friends never want to get together for dinner until 9 pm...
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- I think that if he is a weekend dad then maybe ya'll should try to work a hang out night during the week sometime. However, just because we a adults with responsibili...
- It is a little odd that your BF has his son every single weekend. All the divorced parents I know, the noncustodial parent gets the child every other weekend. Your BF...
- Sounds like you need a new boyfriend. Who's the boy and who's the man?
Usurping My Friends
Asked by R.H. from Austin
on April 10, 2012
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I have held several 'Girls Night Out' social events at my townhome. At each of the three occastions, my friend Sandra has initiated and exchanged cell numbers with thr...
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- Holy 6th grade flashback!! You are a GROWN woman. Get over it. ETA*- If I am being considered "one of the bitchy ones" I am ok with that. Personally I find ...
- ETA: You do know that "usurping" is when someone seizes and holds power BY FORCE over something with no legal right/authority, right? So unless these friends are havin...
- I understand your hurt feelings. But do you know what really went on between them? Isn't it possible that, for instance, Sandra and friend Y discovered that they share...
How Many Friends Do You Have?
Asked by M.L. from Washington DC
on November 8, 2011
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I ask these questions not as an ego boost but to get some real help....Is it possible to be loyal, good listener, polite, kind but not interesting and therefore have n...
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- My honest answer? You say that you get anxious because you put so much pressure on yourself to be fabulous & friendly. While your heart is in the right place, that t...
- I know how you feel!! But in reality, I think that when you reach adulthood, you really don't have all the friends flocking around you all the time like when we were ...
- I am the same way...I just do not make friends as a adult like I did when I was younger. I know lots of people...just none that I can really depend on...
