My social life has suffered a bit since having a baby 3 years ago... PND, loss of identity/confidence etc, coupled with losing a couple of child-free friends who decided they just don't fancy being friends with a mum.
However I've now built up a good few connections from antenatal group, DCs nursery and wives of my partners' friends. Many of them I really like and see the potential for a great friendship with... But I just can't seem to pull my socks up and initiate meeting up more / 1 on 1 / outside of the usual kids parties and play dates.
What's a good way of making a friend out of someone I chat to a lot but mainly on kids' play dates? I'd love to go out for dinner but that feels a bit overwhelming.
Any tips appreciated! I have a friend who is absolutely f*cking incredible at making new friends, and I'm trying to emulate what she does, but the difference is that she is unbelievably outgoing / gregarious and chatty whereas I'm a little more laid back.