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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I do find I have an easier time connecting and making friends with working parents. I feel comfortable at a work happy hour but a PTA event terrifies me.

With SAHMs, I find they are often extremely focused on their children and their world is smaller. There are exceptions of course. Bur even the way they discuss their child, sports, kids stuff it’s clear it’s their main priority. I’m not that interested in other kids or kids soccer so it’s difficult for me to connect. I do wish I were interested in motherhood because it would likely be an easier life than one of a working mom who travels. [/quote]

I’m a SAHM and my kids definitely are my main priority.

I know some moms whose priority is clearly not their children and I don’t quite understand those moms either.

Most moms I hang out with are very vested in their children whether they are working or not.

I used to work, but decided to stay home when I had my third child. DH was earning close to $1m back then. Now he earns much more. We didn’t need my income.

I can say I have never been so passionate about anything in my life than my children. Most of my friends work.[/quote]

Fellow SAHM here.  If you’re trying to relate to other people you have to stop mentioning your husband’s income in these conversations, especially if you then want to pivot to emphasizing how passionate you are about your kids and how much you prioritize them.  You have choices and freedom most people could hardly dream of.[/quote]

THIS THIS THIS. This is the reason sometimes working parents don't want to talk to the SAHMS. I swear you can't even have a 30 second conversation with a SAHM dropping in something about prioritizing the kids, "you can never get back the time" blah blah blah. Sorry Karen, I have to work so we have a food and a roof over our head. Guess I "prioritize" my child as well??[/quote]

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