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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Making friends as an adult is just harder no matter where you live.

The way you make friends changes and the length of time it may take to build up the type of friendship you are thinking of takes more time and effort then it did in earlier years.

Being socially awkward does not disappear instantly in adulthood and there are plenty of adults who don't have well developed social skills or miss social cues.

As an adult in any location, find groups of people you have things in common with and commit to be part of the group for a while.  Get together with the group as often as you can.  Offer to host the group when you can.

Expect that it will take a while to build up friendships and do not expect to instantly click. If you do, that's great but don't expect it.

Understand that all those casual chit chats that do not extend anywhere at first are the basis for long term friendships.  The casual interactions often have to happen many times over - sometimes up to a year - before you move on to the friendship you are seeking.

Realize that other moms you are trying to befriend while appearing to be super outgoing or extroverted may in fact not be and be very introverted or have social issues but are just comfortable with that specific group.

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+1.  This is excellent advice.  I make friends by repeatedly seeing the same person again and again for an extended amount of time[/quote]

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