Why are other mums so flakey with me?

[tuch]

I moved to a new area a couple of years ago and I'm still struggling to make mum friends. I'm mainly looking for mum friends to have play dates with for my DD, she's 3 and a half.

I've tried approaching different mums I know through nursery, but they're SO flakey. Arranging play dates 4-6 weeks in advance for an hour on a Sunday morning and then flaking out at the last minute ( twice, the same mum ).

Then others I contacted and asked whether they wanted to do a play date over the summer. I got a reply to say yes sure and when would suit etc. when I said X and Y date, nothing else came back.

It's really a struggle. Will it get better once my DD is at school ?

I don't think I am particularly unlikeable. I don't usually struggle to make friends at all in any situation, but it's been really tough since we moved.

Any advice ?

I guess people just don't need or want a new friend then ?

You'll probably find from September onwards your DC will get invited to classmates' birthday parties which will be a way to get to know people.

Unfortunately , kids are often overcommitted with activities and parents too tired from work and said activities so there is no time for the children to play.