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[quote=Anonymous]OP - glad things are a little better.  It sounds like you are very busy.  Yet you are still lonely. What is it you are truely looking for?Perhpas your expectations are a little too high.   It is often more difficult to have new friendships evolve as an adult.  In college we spend a LOT of time with our friends.  As adults (esp with work and kids) not so much.  It takes time for the relationships to evolve into the close friendships of our past and they (adult friendships) will also have more competing priorities in most women's (and men's) lives.

DH is an MD but other than his training it has not been difficult for us. Most bothersome is the constant phone calls at all hours of the day or night 0 very distracting but part of the job. My lack of friend time is a result of new to the area and little time to spend on 'my' issues thus far with work (almost as many hours as DH) and small children. I truely don't need to see DH any more - but miss the connection with close girlfriends.

This last year, I decided to make 'me' more a priority and developing more/better friendships were a big part of that goal. Newer friendships are developing, though slowly.  Two long time friends have moved back into the area over the year.  One is a SAHM and the other married w/o kids. Even with these long, established friendships it is really tough for us to get together!

I think the most important lesson though is to love yourself AND be a good companion with yourself. You need to find something  in your solo time (without DH or close friends) to enjoy.[/quote]

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