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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  Also wanted to add that I mainly try to make friends with other newcomers to the area, like myself.  I find that usually they are more interested in making friends, and have room in their lives for friends, whereas locals usually have strong social circles already.

However, even trying to make friends with newcomers doesn't work for me as much as I'd like.  Recently I tried to make friends with 2 moms in a meetup group I'm a member of, who just moved to the area a month ago, and neither were interested (I invited them to the park with my child and they ignored the invitation).

Basically, I invite moms to do things all the time, and most of the time I am ignored.  I don't know why this always happens to me.  I'm just not someone who seems like a good potential friend I guess.  But I don't know what I'm doing wrong to turn people off so many times.  I have made a few friends in the last year, so I know it's not because everyone dislikes me, but I need more friends and I have always found it very hard to make friends (after college.  It was easy to make friends in college/grad school).

People just seem to take a disliking to me, I guess.  It makes me sad.  I'm a nice person, a good mom, a good wife, drama free, a good conversationalist, genuinely interested in others, and just enjoy going out and having fun.  Would love to make more friends to go out and have fun times together.  [/quote]

Ok, here's my story. I moved here three years ago and am in a similar predicament. I work three days a week but really have not met many people through work. I have tried so damn hard to meet people. I have extended invitations, gone to kid events in the neighborhood, struck up conversations, enrolled in classes etc.. I too, have felt desperate. So here's the good news. Eventually I did meet a couple friends who I clicked with and we have a good friendship. The bad news- one already moved away. I am always trying to look for new people to hang out with. Let me tell you something else. I have lately felt that it may be me vs my neighborhood.  And maybe you are wondering that too? I think I can be a weird chick and I'm not white and I'm a little chubby. My neighborhood definitely sees the outer you many times. 
Lastly. If you post something on the playgroup section I'll respond and join you in your quest. I live in DC but don't mind driving. [/quote]

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