tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297699931886361246.post8323958508346023435..comments2024-03-02T15:41:56.219-07:00Comments on 2 Kids and Tired Books: Thinking About Friendship...ThoughtsHolly (2 Kids and Tired)http://www.blogger.com/profile/13075380878850295214noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297699931886361246.post-80516374026228099792009-09-23T13:05:28.477-06:002009-09-23T13:05:28.477-06:00I think those that have close friends are the ones...I think those that have close friends are the ones who are willing to take a risk to invite someone to lunch or to a chick movie or to a women's function. Most of us are insecure and think that everyone is too busy or not interested or already has lots of friends. Most of us are somewhat lonely I believe. It's a lot about taking the time ourselves and planning ahead. I am an empty nester and we moved into a new neighborhood 2 years ago in a new area where most everyone is new. I am trying to make an effort to be more friendly and make some connections. I feel like I have friends but not the bosom buddy. Church situations with cliques are often very uncomfortable. My book club has been going for 20 years. I have good friends there. All those years of bonding monthly makes a difference. I think getting involved in something like that can create opportunities to connect. I still have friends from my young mother phase when children brought us together. But most of them live in different cities now. We still connect but it is not the same as someone in your neighborhood. I also try to invite others to walk with me in the morning. That is a good way to get to know someone. Another difficult thing is couple friends where you like the woman and your husband likes the man. That is often difficult too. When you are an empty nester and your kids live away life can get very dull. I like the connections of blogging and facebook which may be fake but it still feels good.Charmaine Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698322741691297289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297699931886361246.post-71290277821482937562009-09-23T07:26:51.756-06:002009-09-23T07:26:51.756-06:00This is the second time I got caught up and forgot...This is the second time I got caught up and forgot to mention you won an award on my blog.CeeCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408275230651375795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297699931886361246.post-46812129671270154252009-09-23T07:25:01.680-06:002009-09-23T07:25:01.680-06:00I live in a college town full of accomplished peop...I live in a college town full of accomplished people. Often, I think people become friends with people just to network. I don't have anything to offer someone besides friendship, so I often feel overlooked. I'm active in groups, so it's somewhat helpful. When I stop to think about it, I hurt when I think about the heart-to-heart friendships of my youth. I pray for just one heart-to-heart friend. I'll keep you in my prayers for one too. In the meantime, I'm happy you're my bloggin' buddy.CeeCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408275230651375795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297699931886361246.post-89757198966459826402009-09-22T19:08:42.830-06:002009-09-22T19:08:42.830-06:00I have a few close friends and many aquantinces (s...I have a few close friends and many aquantinces (sp?) I was always so painfully shy as a child and did not really overcome that until I had my own children. Well, I guess you could say that I was fairly outgoing in college, but was still hiding a bit behind a wall. I have always been a very private person and am quite content with a few close friends. Since my daughter has started school, I have made friends with many of the parents/moms and always forge a good relationship with her teachers. However, that is a bit different, I think. I love being able to chat with friends that I have made online, especially through blogging and sharing similar likes and interests.<br />Excellent post!!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026539637409766437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297699931886361246.post-42481943599812554392009-09-22T14:18:07.450-06:002009-09-22T14:18:07.450-06:00I am much the same. I have never made friends easi...I am much the same. I have never made friends easily. We moved into our house more than a year ago and I still don't know my neighbors at all. I don't know if it's just that people are so busy here, or less friendly, or I am too shy to make the first approach. Blogging has been a wonderful way to connect to people with similar interests (reading!)Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-297699931886361246.post-90532881335496958132009-09-22T13:30:04.688-06:002009-09-22T13:30:04.688-06:00I feel like I do make friends pretty easily. I...I feel like I do make friends pretty easily. I've moved around so much, I've had to learn to do that, though. Joining a group is a great way to make new friends - usually you'll click with someone in the group.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com