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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  Thanks to everyone who has responded.  I also am pretty disappointed that none of the other moms wants to be my friend.  I was hoping this school would be our main source of a social life and friends (both friends for my child and family friends) and we have been really disappointed that that has not been the case.  I don't understand why the moms are neutral at best or give me the cold shoulder at worst.  I have so much in common with them, but they make it clear they're not interested in getting to know me.  I have invited a few out to coffee and one responded and we went, and it was a nice time but then later she started ignoring me at class events.  The others didn't even respond when I invited them out for coffee.  One time I invited one of the families over for a game night and the mom didn't even bother to respond, I found that really upsetting.  I know that many of the moms are getting together with each other, because I hear about this at different events.  I went to a birthday party a few weeks ago and found out that a bunch of the dads keep in touch via text.  My husband has never been included in anything socially through the class.

Why don't the other moms want to be my friend?  Any ideas?[/quote]

Sorry to hear that, OP. Maybe it's just hard to find people you click with. I would try to let friendships grow slowly rather than expecting too much too soon from people. I know 2 years sounds like a long time to you, but I have a teen DD and I have some friendships with a few of the parents at my DD's school that took several years to develop. These people were just pleasant acquaintances for a very very long time until an actual friendship formed. If I were you, I would keep planning these casual meet-ups and don't expect too much too soon. I would also branch out and join some social groups that aren't related to your kids. Maybe a book club? Music group? What are your other interests?[/quote]

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