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30 with no friends:(

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Nadine1993 · 17/06/2023 18:48

Recently just turned 30 and have literally no friends
I'm a mum of 3.

Some davs I feel lonelv in the sense I have no one to even phone for a chat. I don't get phone calls/Texts either. I don't mind being in my own company sometimes because that's what I require some days, but to know your kind of isolated it's not a nice feeling.
Since I became a mum I lost all my childhood friends they were the ones who knew me and I could be myself around. After having my 1st and 2nd I have tried to make new friends of course and have met a handful of people but I feel it wasn't really genuine and it was more so superficial. I've always been the good friend to people and I feel it's never reciprocated.

It's hard!! 😪I only want real genuine people in my life, I mean 1-2 meaningful friendships why is that so hard to find??

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CrazilySensitive · 17/06/2023 22:38

I'm sorry to hear that OP. That sounds very hard. The fact you had good friends before is proof that you're able to make and maintain friendships.
Your old friends might actually really miss you too. Could you get in touch and tell them you'd like to see them?
Are your children at school yet? I reckon it could be easier to make new friends then.
I think many people in the modern world are facing similar issues unfortunately. I hope new friendships click into place soon for you.
Take care

Flutterbye22 · 18/06/2023 15:35

Have you tried the app Peanut?

what about mum & baby or toddler groups?

joining the gym or exercise classes?

It is VERY hard making friends as an adult, I hear you. However, it’s not impossible. I think when people (particularly women) have children, it can greatly affect existing friendships with those who don’t have children as both parties may feel that they can’t bond over the same things. It’s tricky.

cassiatwenty · 18/06/2023 23:18
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