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[quote=Anonymous]I don't think you being a SAHD has anything to do with it.  Honestly, I think people are just busy, and it's easier to rely on others to make plans and invite their kids over, rather than do things for themselves.

Perhaps their kids are busier, too, particularly if they are in daycare or aftercare situations that keep them away from home and in more social situations throughout the day than yours are, so they don't see as much of a need to prioritize playdates outside of those times, particularly if they themselves want one-on-one time with the kids at those times.

How old are your kids?  Maybe you could get them involved in some group activities or start up a regular play group if that would provide more consistency and if they really want more social options.  I'm a SAHM and am frequently the one who is responsible for arranging most of the playdates we do (rather than accepting invitations) even with other SAHP families, so it might be partially personality and what level of interest different people have in social engagement.  People may also not be in great situations for having playdates at their homes -- it's messy, it's small, there's a baby sibling, whatever.[/quote]

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