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Making Friends

This question is for everyone out there who is in a different state. I have been living in AZ for 2 1/2 years and I have been finding it difficult to socialize. I am friendly and outgoing and I am in several groups (scrapbooking, Moms Club, etc.). I find that many people out here are not very friendly....it is difficult to even get a "Hello" out of them after seeing there face in the same situation for awhile. A lot of people out here base their social groups on what church they go to, or many women that I meet are already in a "click" and will never invite me to join their groups' activities. I feel like I am always doing the inviting, but rarely get an invitation back. I do make connections with some "out of state" women and they feel the same way. I am wondering if anyone lives in an area that is more friendly.

Written by Kara

Posted on 05/31/2007

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hi Kara
well i am in tx and people are for the most part friendly, but when you get past the pleasantries to a real invitation to do something it gets more difficult. i think some of it may have to do with a lot of moms just too busy with their already established friends, church, family, school functions etc. But i admit there have been a few times when i have got discouraged about the lack of response to my overtures. what.. do i need more deoderant?lol just keep plugging away and you will find those few people whom you can really connect to. good luck:)

posted by Andrea R. on 05/31/2007

Hi Kara,

maybe you should focus your socializing effort towards people that are from out of town. Probably they would be more open to make new friends and not necessarily stay in their "ancient" circle. Maybe you ca enroll your child in some unusual activity where you will meet also unsual parents!

posted by Vero on 05/31/2007

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