Hello! Trying to find advice or insight on socializing with other moms.
I’ve always had a hard time socializing with other people. As far as I can remember, I’ve always been a lone wolf most of my life. Whenever I hang out with friends from high school, they seem to all have their own group within their group. I always feel like the third wheel and never seem to make a great connection. I’m in my 30s now with a toddler. My husband told me that I just need to put myself out there and talk to others. I’ve been going to our local library as they have offer music classes for kids. Usually moms will gather around in a circle with their toddlers and sing along to songs. After th class finishes, the kids usually will go to the play center. I try to teach my toddler to be social by having her say hi to other kids. Then I try to make small talk with their moms. After a bit, I feel like the moms usually don’t want to continue the conversation and will shortly leave with their child. The few connections I’ve made with one or two moms never returned to the library. They’re like , “oh yes , we will come back next week” and they never do. I’ve noticed mom will shortly leave with their kid when I tell my toddler to say hi to other kids and to play with them . Not sure if I’m being to forward for my child to play with their kid. My toddler is very sweet. I always feel defeated after attending the library. I feel like we both are unable to make friendships with others.