Starting to get frustrated 😣

So while I’ve made a couple connections with people I talk to somewhat regularly it is so frustrating seeing people post that they want to find someone to connect with/ hang out with/ just text and talk about their day etc whatever it is, and I reach out to try to connect and I get the most bored responses. Like how are we supposed to connect if the only replies I get are just the other person talking about their stuff only or giving one word responses or acting like they’re bored of the conversation after two messages. I so desperately just want to find my group or just a person or two I can talk to and actually build a friendship with and that doesn’t seem to be happening no matter how much I try. Just starting to lose hope I’ll ever have any friends of my own instead of my husband’s friends (who I love but they either don’t have kids or have teenagers in high school)

Rant over I guess...

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I feel the same way. I do blame myself due to my erratic schedule of pumping and sleeping or taking care of the baby, I can miss windows of opportunity to chat. I do hope things get better for you. As moms connection is important ❤️❤️

You saying what I’m thinking sometimes frfr

I know how you feel! Or they go MIA and stop checking the app or don’t ask questions to continue the conversation. I’ve reached out to about 15 different women in my area but only met 1 in person so far b/c she continued to converse. I think joining a book club here has better odds. Women are creating chat groups outside of Peanut via Whatsapp. So if you love to read like I do maybe do that.

Making friends over 30 is hard. Life gets in the way and we want these immediate connections that unfortunately take time to develop. Just keep going and you'll find a gem or two.

But really, making friends isn't meant to be this difficult. It is really frustrating and I totally get you. Once upon a time, a simple hello, hi and boom! Friends. In our present time🤷

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