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[quote=Anonymous]I think many moms are similar - who makes friends with someone just because they are also a mother? I have a couple of close mom friends, I didn’t become friends with them bc they were the first moms I met at daycare or preschool - friendships evolved because we had shared interests/senses of humor/etc. You become friends with specific people who you enjoy being around & who treat you well.

I also think most moms aren’t having play dates for their kids because they find them so fun & interesting - you do it because it’s fun for your kid, helps them practice social skills, keeps you from having to play matchbox cars with them every single day, etc.

So I would say you are missing out if you are shunning mom friends & play dates, just because. I think these things can add value in your life.

As far as the bday conversations, these moms are making small talk with you based on your common interests (kids the same age). I wouldn’t paint every mom you meet at a kid event with the same brush - they may have an interesting career, past, travel all the time, whatever. But they are making small talk at a kids bday party, so that’s the conversation. Just like at work “social” events, a lot of the conversation starts out around projects/clients/industry changes. It doesn’t mean you only care about work - it’s just that’s what you have in common, so that’s what you start with. With some people, if you ask questions & are interested, you will find they have a much bigger life than just employee, mom, etc. [/quote]

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