Is it really this hard to make friends?!

[Sunshineclouds11]

Hi,

My DS started reception this year.

We've been at a party today, I smiled and said hello to everyone and sat down, couple of the other mums said is it ok to take this seat, I said yes fine. And they've all huddled round a table... and I'm left 🫠 literally only seat at my table. So I sat for the remaining on my own.

Suppose I'm just feeling crap about it. I dont need these people to be my best friends but a friendly chat whilst the kids play doesn't ham.
I try and make the effort for my child but I dunno just feels pretty hard to make any friends.

Don't really know what I want from this just needed to get my feelings out I think.

Hopefully I'm not the only one who's been in this situation.

It's a tough one. From your side yes it's brutal. Some parents at parties sit on tables on their own so we assume they like the peace and a brew for a couple of hours.

Some of the parents here throwing the parties, pull some tables together so all the parents sit together., it's an easier option then, and easier to identify those who definitely don't want the parent chat, as they still sit alone and then allows the other to chit chat to each if they want.

Had your child had its party yet. If not when it's your turn, drag two tables together balloon in the middle maybe and guide parents to sit at it, start the trend

I much prefer to talk to a one parent than huddle around one table with dozen of mums. You just have meet the herd with certainly not the best accommodating manners. Forget it. There are other people around