Have you ever heard someone say that boys come and go, but friends will last forever? Since having kids, I think the new saying is more like friends come and go but kids last forever! Things change once we have kids, but it should not be like that. I still think having good friends is so important. As mothers, we all need friends (both mom friends and non-mom friends) to talk to, vent to, and just listen to.
The Secret to Friendship as a Mother? Prioritizing.
If you miss your friends or need more friends in your life, you have to make it a priority. Yes, it’s fun to go out with your friends without the kids, but it can be hard to find the time or coordinate a sitter for a girls night out.
Luckily, it’s equally fun to meet up with your friends with the kids. You can plan dinner playdates, park playdates, or just go out for a walk.
If you’re feeling lonely or isolated, get out there and set up some time to meet your friends for a drink, coffee or just a walk. You will be so happy you did!
Resources for Making Mom Friends
After I become a mom, I signed up for a new moms group called P.A.C.E., a group “led by professional mental health educators trained in the fields of infant development, parenting skills, family relationships and group dynamics.”
It was a wonderful place to meet other moms who were in the same position I was in. They were just as tired and were feeling the same complex emotions we all feel as new mothers.
You can also meet mom friends through your non-mom friends. Shortly after I had my first child, I was set up on a blind date with a mom, and after only five minutes we knew we would be friends forever.
We bonded over our same jewelry and the fact that we do NOT like Chardonnay. It was a match made in heaven! It wasn’t a forced relationship and felt so easy – the best kind of friendship.
One way to make some buddies is by coming to the DC Area Moms Blog first event for Moms! Moms Mingle + Munch is meant to help welcome moms new to DC and hang out with moms who have called DC home for a while. Come and invite your friends, get some swag and complimentary pizza, and a chance to win some cool giveaways. Tickets are only $5.
Later in August, there’s a mom speed dating event right here in DC, organized by Petite DC.
P.S. Need a good laugh? Check out this hilarious mom speed dating video!
More Tips for Moms Trying to Make Friends
With so many other things happening as soon as you become a mother, it’s really important you make spending time with friends (both mom friends and non-mom friends) a priority, or else you could find yourself isolated and lonely.
Here’s some further reading to help you find great friends as a mother:
Love this! PACE is one of the best things I ever did, those mom friends have been a key to survival! We are celebrating a joint 3rd birthday this summer!
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