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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You have to prioritize finding friends who are like family. Vacation with them, have holidays with them, etc. [/quote]

+1. We have an only child with cousins and do this. It is crucial for a kid without cousins. I’d also suggest for the future that you need to put yourselves way out there offering to host play dates, carpool, etc. [/quote]

Same boat (only child and no cousins). We encourage a few deeper friendships and a lot of playdates. So far, so good. [/quote]

I sympathize though because finding these unicorn families is HARD!! You have to find a family with a mom you love, dad your husband is cool with, kids your kids like, and also with no family in the area who they do that stuff with. Ideally you should share political / religious opinions. 
It took me six years of hunting to find ours.[/quote]

Agree it's hard. I'm a PP and I think it's easier for immigrant families - they are more likely to be in the same boat and looking for this type of community.

PS mine didn't really care if we kids loved being together, lol[/quote]

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