Building relationships with other moms
I would like to have some ideas on how to connect with o ther moms. I am shy and I have a hard time expressing myself. Any ideas how to connect?
posted February 17, 2007 - 11:50pm
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understand! I am a young mom and I have a hard time making new mom friends. Being online in local groups helped me a lot. I could talk to them and not be scared if I was being over bearing or too outgoing. I think all moms have the same anxiety.. To be quite honest, I suck at it. I was raised in an outdoor rugged life and was on the fire department, soccer coach and in Explorer Scouts and when I had kids I was thrown into this feminine world, where I absolutely do not do well. I am self conscience about every word that comes out of my mouth and play dates? How do these work? I am not good at it at all... So if you could give me some advice too, I would really appreciate it.
Amanda
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PermalinkI think you're right about all moms feeling anxious about meeting other moms. I tried going to a mom and baby yoga, thinking I'd meet other moms. But they already had these little cliques going on. Plus I wasn't very good at the yoga part (they were!) and my b aby started fussing to be fed and snuggled midway through every class!
I'd love to meet people from the Boston area, if there's anyone out there....
Andrea
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PermalinkI can relate to all of you. I've joined a couple of groups in my area and there was definitely clicks all ready formed. I wasn't to good at making new friendships there. Not knowing if I'm coming on to strong or being to quiet. I am really glad that I found this and other sites like it. I have been able to connect with more people here then I ever had elsewhere. What groups do you belong to here?
Momma Mia
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PermalinkI seem to meet new mommies and babies aske them to get together sometime. I'm always very enthusiastic and friendly, but somehow when it comes down to them ever calling they never do! I feel like I'm doing something wrong. What would make you call another mom for a play date? Any help out there?
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PermalinkI have been trying to find playmates for my 4 yr. old since he was 2. There are lots of kids in our neighborless neighborhood but we hardly ever see them and when we do I say hello and get a fake smile as they rush by. The impression I get from the groups of moms and kids I do see around is: Who are you?! We are an established group! We are not going to accept any outsiders! I move on cause I'm way to shy and insecure to push my way in besides, highschool was a long time ago for me and I'm not looking to go back. I know there are nice, normal, friendly moms out there somewhere. I quess just not in my neighborhood.
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PermalinkI was so paranoid about meeting other new moms that I would drive my husband crazy with my anxiety. At one point I felt shunned from a clique and actually cried (at home) from the hurt. Now it seems so silly because I know there are nice moms who accept people for them not how long they've been in the group. For all you moms who have felt the sting of sideways glances saying 'why are you here?' know that you're better than that.
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