AIBU to ask a mum I’ve only just met for a coffee?

[mum2225]

I met a lovely mum this morning at a playgroup whose son is similar age (3.5 yrs) to mine. I really liked her, am feeling lonely (we’ve just moved to a new area) and am keen to make friends, but my DH thinks it’s too soon to invite her over for a coffee/playdate. If I see her again, would it be weird to invite her over? We only chatted for a couple of minutes and I don’t want to seem too pushy or desperate! What would you do?

I help run a toddler group and at this mornings group a new mum joined and herself and another mum swopped numbers to meet some morning early next week. They have DC the same age . So no it's not weird.

I met a new neighbour in the elevator very briefly the other week and we said it would be nice to know more people. We ended up messaging each other the next day on different platforms and went out for coffee a few days later. It was lovely! Go for it, OP. She might be having the exact same conversation with her partner/family.

Absolutely do it next time you see her, drop in how you're new to the area to explain your relative keenness.

Do it!! I was in this exact same situation 3 years ago and I literally shouted at her "do you want to meet up at Costa sometime!?!" one day when we were leaving 😂 She said yes and she's now one of my best friends!!