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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here-i didn't intend to imply free labor needs at all in my post. I was talking about friends, another human to speak with who is a parent, a date with my husband, some companionship. I literally have no one to talk to. [/quote]

OP: does your child do to preschool/daycare? Or do you have any neighbors with kids? Any activities? A lot of times you just need to be friendly and invite. Chat with other parents at pickup/at practice etc and just say “hey we were going to head to the park after- anyone want to join us?” Or arrange play dates at the park or at your house or at a kiddie place etc. Throw a bday party and invite the whole class (and attend the ones you can)- good way to get to know other parents. Once you get to know people and have cell#s you can text “anyone else going to the pumpkin patch this weekend? We’re headed there Sun afternoon if anyone wants to meet up!” Things like that. Sometimes there will be no takers but that is fine. Chat up neighbors with kids and invite them over for ice cream or to your kid’s bday party if similar ages.  Reach out and be friendly.

If your child doesn’t do many activities signing up for something can help- kiddie tumbling, tball, whatever. Good for them and you’ll meet other parents too. [/quote]

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