Anonymous
10/15/2020 11:01
Subject: This is so isolating - I don’t have any mom friends anymore
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'm sorry you're lonely. I would not be comfortable getting together with you while you have a family member in your house working OUT of the house. I just can't take that risk.
No, I'm not happy being home every day. Yes, I miss people and socializing. But I'd never forgive myself if one of my family members (or I) died because I wanted to hang out with a friend for an hour.
I honestly just can't believe some of these responses. So you haven't seen ANYONE since mid-March? Has anyone in your family gone to the grocery store? Have your kids been outside with other kids?
You're acting like OP is a pariah because her spouse works OUT of the house, as you said. I know a ton of people whose spouses work out of the house and they are all taking a lot of precautions. I wouldn't keep my kids from going on a bike ride with their kids. You people are seriously overly extreme.
OP, I'm sorry for you, maybe you need to go to find some new friends. My family is anything but reckless or lax about the precautions we need to take but we do allow our kids to play appropriately (i.e. outside and masked) with kids whose parents work out of the house. Snobs like PP can enjoy their time inside.
You and OP don't get to tell people what they should or shouldn't be comfortable with.
PP is giving her reasons why she would not hang out with OP. It does not matter how you or OP feel about those reasons. OP has to move on and find other friends.
It's that simple. Come back with your stupid response when PP makes a thread asking if she is being reasonable or not.
Anonymous
10/15/2020 10:57
Subject: This is so isolating - I don’t have any mom friends anymore
Anonymous wrote:I'm sorry you're lonely. I would not be comfortable getting together with you while you have a family member in your house working OUT of the house. I just can't take that risk.
No, I'm not happy being home every day. Yes, I miss people and socializing. But I'd never forgive myself if one of my family members (or I) died because I wanted to hang out with a friend for an hour.
I honestly just can't believe some of these responses. So you haven't seen ANYONE since mid-March? Has anyone in your family gone to the grocery store? Have your kids been outside with other kids?
You're acting like OP is a pariah because her spouse works OUT of the house, as you said. I know a ton of people whose spouses work out of the house and they are all taking a lot of precautions. I wouldn't keep my kids from going on a bike ride with their kids. You people are seriously overly extreme.
OP, I'm sorry for you, maybe you need to go to find some new friends. My family is anything but reckless or lax about the precautions we need to take but we do allow our kids to play appropriately (i.e. outside and masked) with kids whose parents work out of the house. Snobs like PP can enjoy their time inside.
Anonymous
10/15/2020 10:55
Subject: This is so isolating - I don’t have any mom friends anymore
We don't go into peoples' homes, but we are always at the playgroup OP. You will meet some people there.
Anonymous
10/15/2020 10:47
Subject: This is so isolating - I don’t have any mom friends anymore
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP, your friends are right. The pandemic is not over. People need to follow the rules by STAYING HOME. Not even socially distant stuff. But you can still work.
Those aren't the rules anymore. Pretty much every public health expert I've read recommends outdoor, distanced, and masked activity as both safe and good for one's mental and physical health. If I were OP I would take my kids to a playground where most people are wearing masks and just spend time there. You'll meet other people who are being careful but are okay with outdoor activities. Try to go to the same place.
THEY ARE CHILDREN. They will hug each other. They won't stay socially distant. They will take off their masks.
My children mind me. They don’t hug and they keep their masks on. I actually supervise them, and remind and reinforce if needed. Sorry your kids don’t mind you, and you don’t watch them.
Anonymous
10/15/2020 10:41
Subject: This is so isolating - I don’t have any mom friends anymore
Anonymous wrote:My kids and I don’t exist to entertain you, or to make you satisfied with your life choices. IDGAF if you agree with my safety boundaries or not.
We’re outdoor socializing with a very small group of people. Sorry you don’t make the cut.
Yikes.
Anonymous
10/15/2020 10:40
Subject: This is so isolating - I don’t have any mom friends anymore
Aww, OP, you’re so cute. You took me declining all invitations from you with the handy COVID excuse to mean that I’m holed up in my house.
Nope, we’re hanging out outdoors with local family and a few very select friends. You just aren’t on that list.
Take the hint, though.
Nope, we’re hanging out outdoors with local family and a few very select friends. You just aren’t on that list.
Take the hint, though.
Anonymous
10/15/2020 10:39
Subject: This is so isolating - I don’t have any mom friends anymore
Anonymous wrote:My kids and I don’t exist to entertain you, or to make you satisfied with your life choices. IDGAF if you agree with my safety boundaries or not.
We’re outdoor socializing with a very small group of people. Sorry you don’t make the cut.
DCUM’s finest, right here.
Anonymous
10/15/2020 10:38
Subject: This is so isolating - I don’t have any mom friends anymore
I now see why there is no interest in getting kids back to school in mcps....
Anonymous
10/15/2020 10:38
Subject: Re:This is so isolating - I don’t have any mom friends anymore
Op I am shocked by the nasty responses. Nice to see everyone using this time to reflect on how they treat others..
All of my friends in DC are managing socially distanced play dates. Always outside and with masks. We keep it to a limited number of friends but have decided the small risk (yes, from the CDC) is worth what it does for our mental health.
I would suggest finding a not very busy playground and trying to find some new mom friends.
All of my friends in DC are managing socially distanced play dates. Always outside and with masks. We keep it to a limited number of friends but have decided the small risk (yes, from the CDC) is worth what it does for our mental health.
I would suggest finding a not very busy playground and trying to find some new mom friends.
Anonymous
10/15/2020 10:34
Subject: This is so isolating - I don’t have any mom friends anymore
My kids and I don’t exist to entertain you, or to make you satisfied with your life choices. IDGAF if you agree with my safety boundaries or not.
We’re outdoor socializing with a very small group of people. Sorry you don’t make the cut.
We’re outdoor socializing with a very small group of people. Sorry you don’t make the cut.
Anonymous
10/15/2020 10:29
Subject: This is so isolating - I don’t have any mom friends anymore
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'd avoid you like the plague. An attitude like this marks you as ignorant, selfish and not at all concerned with other people in society.
They can’t believe so many of my “friends” are content to stay holed up in their houses for the duration of the pandemic.
This is OP. What am I missing? I genuinely don’t get it.
DP. You are friends are not "content". They are taking the level of precautions that they are comfortable with. Your above statement sounds very dismissive of their concerns.
Even though I currently hang out with most of my friends (some are not seeing people yet), you and I could not be friends. You lack empathy.
Anonymous
10/15/2020 10:05
Subject: This is so isolating - I don’t have any mom friends anymore
Anonymous wrote:You are incredulous that people are avoiding unnecessary risk in order to protect themselves from an illness that is disabling to many and has caused death to nearly a quarter of a million Americans. You literally cannot believe pope are prioritizing their lives over trick or Treating and play dates. That’s why people aren’t safe with you and they know it.
I didn’t see OP say anything about trick or treating.
Anonymous
10/15/2020 09:58
Subject: Re:This is so isolating - I don’t have any mom friends anymore
Winter is coming, all you extreme lockdown nutters. Get out now and enjoy this beautiful fall weather while you can.
And I’m sorry, OP. I know this is not the best time to find new friends, but I’d move on from the old ones.
And I’m sorry, OP. I know this is not the best time to find new friends, but I’d move on from the old ones.
Anonymous
10/15/2020 09:54
Subject: Re:This is so isolating - I don’t have any mom friends anymore
Op not sure where you're located, but you could also look into in-person after school programs or programs in your county. Montgomery county has started some in-person/outdoor sport activities for kids of all ages. British swim school offers swim classes where the teachers wear a face shield. There also seems to be some after school type program at Woodacres elementary and all of the kids are in masks while playing outside.
Anonymous
10/15/2020 09:51
Subject: This is so isolating - I don’t have any mom friends anymore
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP, your friends are right. The pandemic is not over. People need to follow the rules by STAYING HOME. Not even socially distant stuff. But you can still work.
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We are not in a lock down any longer.
Because people like you got rid of it when we need it most.
You are wrong. Are you trolling?