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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A lot of people's lives are "full" already, if you know what I mean. They have dinner with one another because they are already friends but maybe they don't have time for more people in their lives. I meet nice people with whom I might enjoy a friendship on occasion but I just don't have time to add more people to my day. It's not a rejection. Try to think of it this way. [/quote]

I agree with this and feel the same way - I consider myself a very social person and very outgoing and will talk to anyone in the neighborhood, park, mall, etc - but it takes a lot for me to actually take the time to make quality time for any of these ppl. I tend to stick to ppl that I already really know and am comfortable with since I am mentally too exhausted to take it further than small talk. I never considered it being "mean" it is just with 2 young kids it is all about comfort level until I get my groove back.[/quote]

I used to live in DC and had the same attitude as both of you. I had a lot of friends and my life was full. Then we moved somewhere new and I found, again, that many people/moms seem to have the same attitude. As a result, it's been hard to make friends and some days I still feel lonely and miss DC even though I live in a fabulous city now. From this experience I've learned that sometimes it's good to put yourself in someone else's shoes and maybe try and make a little extra room and reach out (and reach back if they reach out to you). Especially in a situation where someone else doesn't know many people or is new to a situation or area. I bet they'd really be thankful. [/quote]

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