To join a group of parents?

[SaraMarie]

There’s a pub close to the kids school, on a Friday they sell cake for the kids. a lot of parents go on a Friday after school, have a few drinks and the kids play.

I’m here and there are tables of 2/3 couples, sharing wine etc. I’m on my own and kids are outside. I’ve made an effort to smile, say hi, general chit chat but still sat alone!

I feel like people think divorce is contagious 🤣

if it were me, and when it has been, I’ve asked people to join me. I never get that at all and don’t know why!

AIBU? Or should I need to ask to join a table rather than sitting watching the 80’s channel? 🤣

If it was me and I knew them I’d go over and say hi then take your cue from their response

Just go over and say hi, do you mind if I join you?

I know their children but not them… one child does a sport at the same gym as my child so wondering if I should start a conversation but when it’s lots of couples it’s intimidating!

I think you need to go and chat to them - they probably assume you are waiting for someone.