Aibu to be feeling quite sorry for myself

[mrscumberbatch]

I work part time and I haven't seen another soul (apart from dd or dp) all weekend (dp works weekends).

I have called/messaged everyone that I can call a friend but everyone's too busy cleaning their houses or doing the shopping to meet for a chat or go for a wander etc.

The only people that I see most weeks are the ladies from toddler group, we don't interact outside of toddler group.

I work with a bunch of bastards so wouldn't want to spend any time with them outside of work.

None of my friends have children, in the past I have met up with a few randoms from parenting sites but 99% have been really freaking weird. (I am quite odd myself so it speaks volumes.)

Aibu to find having children an entirely isolating experience?

I'm really sorry you feel so isolated. FWIW I feel a bit like you and my DH is bloody well sitting here with me! - wish I was on my own TBH. I think people are very over rated. I might get a puppy and kick him out x

Can you go to a local park and chat to people there?

What is wrong with spending time with your family? Maybe it's because I work all week in a very busy environment (secondary school), but I relish the peace and quiet (well, almost, DS is 3) of the weekend and only make the effort to see others once a month or so. That said, when I'm on long hols I do feel the need of seeing others more regularly, more for DS's benefit really to give him some playmates.

I mean with your dc to play and chat to other parents. Not just stand in a park by yourself and try and chat to passers by!

Theres never anyone at the local park. We do live next to a country park but it tends to be full of people on family days out so they're not going to be interested in one lone ranger.

I love spending time with dd larks. Really do. I just miss proper adult conversation, most of my friends have drifted off as they're still being young and wild and we are very bring by comparison. I only get to spend evenings and one day with DP because of our working patterns.

And bejeezus I'm so glad you clarified that because I know there's some crazies on mumsnet but I didn't think you were one of them!

things will get a lot easier when your dc are a bit older ! - and it's always always easier to meet up with friends when the weather is a bit better, most people don't say they are too busy when it's a great day and you've fired up the bbq !!! hang on in there ! this too shall pass !