3yrs ago I moved back to the country of my birth with my 6yr old and husband. I had some friends from before, 3 of them have since moved (2 due to covid). I left very good friends behind in the UK, the effort was mutual, they were very strong friendships I did not have to question. I am good at making friends but I feel really down at the moment because I feel I am putting all of the effort in with most friendships here. I really put a lot of effort in to helping my child settle and make friends, particularly, as he's an only child, he gets lonely for other kids. I've become friendly with his friends mums as a result. One in particular I really like, but I feel like I'm always the one making plans with her and her son. My son & hers are very fond of each other. With her and others, almost always, I get positive responses about meeting up, I don't put anyone under pressure, am easy going, and make sure we as a family are building friendships broadly so we don't come across as needy. But I guess with covid happening, it's left long periods of time between meeting up in some cases and that has not helped me feel settled, confident or comfortable in friendships and as the saying goes you can't make old friends. I just wondered if anyone has any constructive thoughts on this? I'd love to hear. Thanks