Feeling lonely

[ozzie123]

I literally have no friends. No one to talk to until my partner comes home from work. Then he is to exhausted to talk. He will just do general chit chat. I feel so low and lonely. How do people make friends? Sorry for the boring post

Hi
Sorry you are feeling like that!
If you are on facebook, there are lots of mummy & baby groups on there, have a look for ones in your area, I know some do meet ups.
The Motherload is a very good :) xx

Hi OP I'd agree groups and activities are a good way to meet people. As well as baby groups look at meetup.com in your area for groups based on your interests. When you're doing stuff you enjoy with likeminded people you'll be happier.

Mummysocial is one you might like to look up? Its advertised by the unmumsy mum, and the link is on her website! Seems really good, you sign up and gives you a list of local m ups, how old their children are so you can suggest a meet!

Hey there...here are a few practical tips...get yourself down to the gym and into a class...boxercise, Pilates whatever...it will give you a bit of purpose and an opportunity to meet new ppl. If they're rubbish don't worry the exercise will make you feel better about yourself. Get a dog..theyre great fun and need walking...dog ppl tend to be friendly so you can get a little injection of human contact while out with your new bff. Being happy in yourself makes you very attractive to new friends. Don't over share when you meet new ppl. It can be over whelming esp if you have been a bit lonely. I am sure you'll be fine. Keep in touch!

So I'm struggling with stepkids. Tbh Im passed the point of trying with them anymore. He's great and I can't fathom how such a nice man can tolerate such rudeness. Mostly I just try to avoid them. I took up a job which takes me away monday to Friday so i only have to deal with them once a fortnight. I've read Wednesday Martin's book : Step monster...I've spoken with a counsellor...i have a superb network of amazing friends...the thing is everyone thinks their own kids are AMAZING! But it simply isn't true. Some kids are amazing...some are naughty but nice and some are just awful. Really truly awful...demanding, cheerless, uncooperative, unpleasant and downright rude. But how do you say that to someone you love? Ugh!