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[quote=Anonymous]You have to build up the relationships to those deeper levels. I don't talk politics/news or deeper issues with a friend until I really get to know them well and even then, I tend to avoid those topics because I'd rather talk about fun stuff or chat about the kids--my brain is too tired to get into a political debate when I'm hanging out. My MIL was visiting the other weekend and all she wants to talk about is the news...makes my eyes glaze over and yes, I am well-educated, keep up with the news, am a big reader, but if I'm meeting people at the playground or getting together with a group of mom friends (not my super close "sister-type" friends), news/politics, work stories, etc really aren't the topic of conversation. Yes, some of those topics get woven in, but we're not having a debate over major new topics. Save those for your DH or your closer friends who like to discuss those things. Just find things in common to chat about w/the moms you're meeting--I always try to find something to compliment someone-oh hey, I like your sandals, where did you get them? and that's a conversation starter right there.  Or, I'll ask, "got any fun plans this summer?" and again, conversation starter and just go from there. As a PP said, try the art of small talk and just get to know the person first before you dive into something deeper. [/quote]

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