Advice for making friends as adults with children

How are you building friendships as a parent of young children?

I’ve been a SAHM basically the entire time except for when I went back to school for cosmetology. I will be homeschooling this year which is exciting. I plan on signing her up for sports and music lessons to keep us busy and help us branch out.

I wish I had more mom friends that are similar to me. How are you guys finding a balance between maintaining friendships? I have single friends who can be carefree or focused on their career which doesn’t always work with my schedule. I have mom friends who don’t have as many kids as I do so them finding a sitter is easier.

I just don’t know where to start, I feel very in the middle of how most people are today. I try to keep food and snacks clean but will pick up fast food if needed. I lead the music at church but love all types of people even if we think differently. I enjoy being at home listening to music playing with the kids having conversations or going out for some girl time. Any advice or encouragement would be amazing!

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Kid-free fun 👀

Hey guys! Just curious- when was the last time your friend group went out child free? Do you get to do it often or is it a rare occurrence?

Friends

Need a friend who doesnt have to talk every day all day because we are moms who sometimes have crazy and lives and forget people exist. Who love to thrift. Bonus points if you like generation one Monster High, Harry Potter and building Lego

Anti depressants

My GP want me to go on anti depressants for PPD but I’ve heard so many people say they make them feel worse/feel like zombies and I’m scared to even take them bc I’ve never heard anyone say their anti depressants even worked for them

Have they worked for any of you?

Distant Friend?

Hey guys, just wondering if any of you have had a similar experience. How you coped with it etc.

I've had a close friend for the last 4/5 years I met through my husband. She was the maid of honour at my wedding and we've been close with her partner since they've been together. We used to hang out a lot and used to see each other for dog walks, pubs etc.

We both started trying for children at a similar time. We unfortunately had a miscarriage which was very hard to deal with. They got pregnant around this time and then miraculously we got pregnant again and this time baby stayed. Since we've become pregnant again, I feel like they've started becoming distant.

We moved back home a few months ago which meant we were actually closer to them then before, but we've actually met up less than before...We've both tried to meet up with them and just feel a bit blown off. I feel really gutted because I thought I'd have a close friend during pregnancy but it feels like the opposite.

They've now had their baby and completely understand that life is probably really busy for them. We've tried to prompt them about if something is wrong but just been given the response of sorry we've been busy.

I feel like I'm going mad, it's hard because I want to be her friend but feel like she just doesn't want to be my friend. I'm fed up of reaching out and not getting a lot back. Advice please x

New here!

Hi! I'm a 34 year old Mum to two children, and a I do a full time modern languages degree. I'm looking for someone to chat with, send tiktoks too, have a moan when lifes too much and I'm really hoping to meet my new BFF here! 🫶

Random question, do you believe that you can beat your partner in a physical fight?

A lady said that when she’s very angry or trying to protect her children, she can beat any man

Okay, when you are fighting for your life, do you think you can physically fight your partner?
No weapons

Just using your hands and legs