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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I SAH and am not lonely.  This is because after becoming a SAHM, I put myself out there - I started tennis lessons and now play regularly with a group of other SAHMs and part-time SAHMs, I volunteer at my children's school regularly, I own a dog and walk him through the neighborhood daily and have managed to meet others while walking and now have dog playdates (funny, I know), and I am very close to my Mom and call her daily.  I am a total introvert, but eventually I meet people who are more outgoing than me and will invite me for coffee, etc. Ha!  Also, when I had my kids, I totally put myself out there in terms of hosting play dates in my tiny, out-of-date home.  Moms were so happy to have a place to bring their babies/toddlers and talk over coffee and muffins.  Eventually, I made close friends through this and we still get together twice a month or so.  Regular date nights with the husband also help.

But really, I would LOVE to have a flexible job or part-time work.  [/quote]

All of this! Except the dog, which is the next thing on my list once the youngest is a little bit older. I'm also an introvert, but being a SAHM has forced me out of my shell. In fact, most people I know now think of me as an extrovert. You really have to put yourself out there and accept that everyone you meet will not be your best friend, but that if you keep trying, you will find a circle of friends. My first year as a SAHM was tough, but the last two have been great because I made a huge effort to make friends and be open to any social opportunities that arose. I also stopped worrying that my house was too small or too out-of-date and just started inviting over friends. Like PP said, most SAHMs are just happy to get out of their own homes, no matter how large or beautiful they are, and spend time with other people...and if they judge you on your home, then you wouldn't want to be friends with them anyway. ;)[/quote]

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