At school I was always the kid in the edge of a few groups had a few friends, at uni I made friends with people I lived with but I moved to the other end of the country and over the last 15 years those relationships have all fizzled out, I moved around a lot never really made any friends that weren't through an ex.
Moved to a new area, new job. Made an effort with work colleagues and thought I was doing ok but it's been over a year now and a big group of my colleagues all meet up at least once a week outside of work. Obviously other people are left out it's not just me I just thought this might be my chance to actually find people to have a drink, moan, laugh with away from DH.
I joined my daughters preschool committee so I could meet more people and I attend every party we can, I get on well with other parents but it's never any more than a little chat before or after preschool or at a party or the park. How do you progress things beyond that? I've tried inviting people over for a playdate but it seems no-one ever wants to commit and just fob me off.
Its extra tricky as DH and I work opposite shifts so we dont need childcare so if I'm home hes at work and vice versa. He also doesnt have any friends but doesnt really seem to care. I grew up on a traditional council estate and although my mum never really had any friends we always had neighbours dropping over for a chat and tons of playdates.