Feeling friends are far away

[FinallyPregnant2022]

I have friends but I can't help feel a bit sad and lonely.

I relocated back to my home area 10 years ago. I have made friends but they seem to dwindle as time goes on (I'd make friends at work then as people move on the circle would collapse).

I had a child 2 years ago and made the most of the opportunity to meet new peope, I made a fair few mum friends but again I just feel that these are dwinding - meet ups take a lot of effort, cancelled short notice/don't happen.

I think I'm pretty normal, I'm interested in other people, make an effort to stay in touch and have a range of hobbies.

I know there's an element of 'friends for a reason, friends for a season' but I just feel deflated - other people just seem to sail through life and have a large group of friends. I don't want to be popular or have a packed social schedule just a few friends here and there.

Just wondering if anyone else is feeling in the same boat x

Hi op people got awful flaky since covid. I texted my friend for coffee. She said didnt see her message. I suggested a walk mid week but know I will have to chase it up. Op I def feel like you at times.

@FinallyPregnant2022 I very much understand. I started a three about this 3 days ago. How are you feeling now? xx

*started a thread

Toddler mum meet ups are notoriously flakey as everyone is ruled by naps / regressions/ teething. I found that bit quite lonely but school created a great community where I found great friends. Not instantly though.