'Billy-no-mates'. What the hell is going on? .... I've had enough

[pumpkinpie06]

Hi everyone - that is if there is anyone reading this. Forgive me for being cynical but - really - sometimes I think I must be an experiment on the Truman Show.

I'd be interested to know if heres anyone else who is suffering in the same situation as me - I hope not - as I wouldn't wish this on anyone.

Okay - I'm in my late 20's with three wonderful daughters and a caring husband. BUT since I moved to this area 10 (yes 10) years ago I feel like I must be walking around with either a/extremely bad breath or b/ body odour (or maybe I'm just a really horrible person?!?).

I've met people and made aquantances .... but as it stands there is not 1 single person who I can truly call a close friend. Some people just don't bother getting in touch, others make plans to meet but then keep cancelling until I can't be bothered any more. Some people go so far as to be quite standoffish ...WHY????

I'm not rude, I try to be kind, friendly and helpful when I can be. I am not desperate (thankfully I dont mind my own company too much and my kids keep me busy). I am not overbearing or have a very loud embarrasing laugh (at least I dont think so!)

I think you get the idea.

I SERIOUSLY feel like I am on the outside looking in and it only seems to get worse. More than my concern for myself (even though I admit I have been close to suicidal) I am concerned for my children as I need to be role model for them and I should be setting a good example of how to be sociable etc.

Sorry - I'm going on.

I've even tried the 'meet ups' on mumsnet and was met with a, shall we say, 'lukewarm' response.

Please help

wheres the thread ... havent seen it?

So how is everyone doing today? I am going through the same turbulant ups and downs as I do each day (funny how they coincide with the school run).

I love being the one to pick up my daughter from school (and I know she likes me to be there to collect her) .... but ooh ... wouldn't it be nice to have a 'school picker upper' on hand for days when you cant face it.

And no, I am NOT weird (though you may want to run that one past my dh ... he may have a different take on it

the thread is in 'Other subjects: you know all those threads about people who feel ignored in the playground' Haven't got a clue how to link to it.
HAving a good day today (don't know why)~.

So chuffed that a thread I started is on discussion of the day.

hi all hope we have all had a good day. Just read that thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, I saw the thread you started... plan on going back for a proper look later.......nice one!

Glad your day went ok

Hi Pumpkin and everyone

I have had similar experiences and found it hard to meet people that I really got on with - it took years and loads of boring depressing trips to play groups etc. My theory is that mums are the most knackered, hormonal species there is so I wouldn't take any 'snubbing' too personally.

They/me/we are probably too wrapped up in own thoughts of 'i feel knackered' 'thats a nice coat' 'whats for tea' 'god how boring is walking up and down that road again' to make witty friendly banter much, but I for one would be really pleased if someone I didn't know very well came up and said hello - I would think what a friendly nice person even if I couldn't think of anything interesting to say back!

have a good day everyone x

Just found this thread - how's things Pumpkin Pie?