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[quote=Anonymous]I'm an extrovert DW with an introverted husband who for many years didn't much like going out, visiting my family, spending time with my friends, or doing things outside his small and far-flung friend group or interest area. I sympathize with LW. I generally went along to most social engagements he invited me along to, even if it wasn't my taste or group, to make sure there was something.

I insisted on certain minimum engagement - visiting my family for milestone events, coming out to see my friends when we were meeting as couples, coming out to support me and watch our kids during public events for a hobby I am involved in.

So, I think you have to be the leader here and yes, make the overtures, do the organizing, take her out to meetups while her family (whom you ask for the favor) watching your child(ren). You can't make her WANT it but it can be a thing you ask/want/need in the relationship, that you do stuff together alone out in the world.

COVID and a different job changed my husband's perspective, and now I'm the sahm with 2 small children. I try to cobble together a few mom friendships and make it out to see a couple of old time friends once a month or two when we have family help for the weekend... But it's a lot of effort and not easy. 
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