I feel a bit sad writing this, can’t believe an adult would have difficulty making friends. All my previous friendships were lasting from school or from a workplace that was really social and were just so easily formed.
I moved to a different town a couple of years ago to be with my partner. It’s an hour away from my old town
I’ve found it hard to maintain friendships from my old town, I’d always have to go back etc and when I became pregnant it was tiresome so I’ve only remained properly close with one friend.
My partners friends partners are nice, but sadly they are friends with his ex as well so I feel my efforts to be buddy buddy are slightly rejected (understandable)
I have made a couple of friends through work but hoped my real opportunity would come through having a baby (hasten to add that’s not why I had a baby!) Of course Covid put a stop to joining any groups to meet other mums.
I’ve joined some groups online for mums in my town and have chatted to some people. But my real concern seems to be that I don’t know how to take that step to friendship. Do you just ask to meet for a coffee or something? (When we can obviously) Is it kind of like dating? I get so worried to come across as clingy etc I think I end up giving people the brush off accidentally or not seeing signs they are reaching out.
I know it’s ridiculous for a grown woman to ask how to make friends, please be kind