Comments on: I Think I've Lost My Friend-Making Mojo

By: 1st-Time Mommy

1st-Time Mommy — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:43:14 +0000

I wrote a post about my sad attempts to find "mom" friends not that long ago. 8-Pound Preemie: My Imaginary Mom-Friends It's tough, but church was definitely what ended up working for me.

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By: Veronica Samuels

Veronica Samuels — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:31:31 +0000

Desiree, I almost missed your post! I have to find a place…I haven’t karaoked in a while!

By: Desiree

Desiree — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:10:29 +0000

Brenda, I’ve looked at the MOMS Club before and it just doesn’t “fit” me right now. I work full time outside of the home and this club is for SAHMs.

Veronica, if you ever need a karaoke fix, I’m your gal… been trying to find the best place to do that!

By: Veronica Samuels

Veronica Samuels — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:33:23 +0000

After 7 years of living in the DC area, I returned to NJ, 40 minutes from where I grew up after having my daughter. I’ve been here 2 and 1/2 years and found friends through classes I took my daughter to in the parks system and habitually going to story time at my local library. Those places are worth trying, but could be hit or miss. I think Brenda is right on with the MOMS club. Joining a weekly playgroup through the club, and attending the MOMS nights outs are definitely worth a try! In the meantime you’ve got us in the blogosphere…yes, let’s all get together. I like to karaoke, too. And, your article was great. I’m sure there are a lot of moms feeling the same way that can relate!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:37:52 +0000

Yes, we will plan to get together soon! We need to meet all you great JerseyMoms Bloggers!
I know the one place I have met good friends is through the MOMS Club. Check out their site, http://www.momsclub.org
Maybe they have one in your town. It is not a kids club, so your kids don’t have to be a certain age to join.
I have been involved with them (president twice and state support person twice) for 5 and 1/2 years. It always ends up being a great group of women.
I have to admit though, I do want to go dancing/clubbing!!!

By: Desiree

Desiree — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:17:33 +0000

Thanks for the support, girls! It’s so true that trying to make friends is like dating. How stupid, tho!

I agree with you, Cristie, that we all should gather for drinks… and, Deanna, thanks so much for the blog link — it’s ab fab.

By: Cristie

Cristie — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:57:23 +0000

I think we all need to go out for drinks because I totally get this!! Lots of casual friends since moving, but so far no “girls” to call on a whim to shop or have coffee with.;)

By: DeannaQ

DeannaQ — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:57:15 +0000

Thanks for the thoughtful post, Desiree. You’re definitely not alone! I’ve been in my ‘new’ town for 3 yrs now and still find it baffling that I’ve made many acquaintances but really no deep friendships. I’m grateful I still have many dear friends in my life, but they’re all so physically far away. Wish I knew the answer to this puzzle!! I just stumbled across this blog on the topic that you might like: http://mwfseekingbff.com. Hope you hit the best friend jackpot soon!