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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Um, back to OP…
Just listen if she wants to talk and don’t push if she doesn’t. 
Personally, I found it irritating as f for people to ask about dating. It felt like they would be more comfortable if I was a couple then a single mom. Maybe that’s just me though. 
I don’t know how close you are but simple things like “hey I’m doing a Costco run, need anything?” Or offering to help out with random days off from school or drop offs/ pick ups. One of my neighbors was really wonderful about that and we ended up becoming better friends.[/quote]

YES. Small things like offering to grab something on a Costco run are so welcome, as are offering to run more than your "fair share" of carpooling runs or whatever.

When my kids were still young, I definitely tried to keep up my share of the "favor swaps" but I know that I was running 65/35 at best. As my kids got older and one could stay home alone, I was able to pick back up my fair share of carpooling or soccer games but I haven't forgotten how people just sort of effortlessly swept my kids into their routines. [/quote]

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