Does anybody else have a hard time finding friends that you can relate to? All my friends are either single no kids or married no kids. I can't really find anyone that is single with kid(s) at my church or work. It is frustrating? Anyone have any encouragement or advice to throw my way?

Tiffany - posted on 05/21/2012

Hey Chesnie, I feel ya - I have a 4 year old little boy and lots of my other friends had older kids. It's nice to relate with someone who has a child and them being around the same age as yours. Do you guys live in OKC? We're looking for a rental house in Edmond right now, but live near downtown right now. What do yall do for fun?

Chesnie - posted on 05/17/2012

hi i just joined this group. i live in edmond and these last 14 years, my best friends and other friends all have/had kids so i was the only one who didnt. i have a niece who was born the same time their kids were so i borught her along with me when we all did kid stuff so i never felt left out. i had my daughter 3 years ago so now most of them have teenage kids and a few have younger so i always understood their need for babysitters and such although my niece was just my niece and not my responsibility. i was the fun friend, single with no responsibilities through my twenties. now im married with a 3 yr old and most are single with kids that are older. haha

Jessica - posted on 01/19/2011

welllll, luckily we all have kids! haha

Jennifer - posted on 01/13/2011

What about parents at your kid's school? I think your son may be older than mine, but I know at my son's preschool I've met a few parents that I've connected with and there is a group of single parents at the preschool that have become friends.

Teresa - posted on 01/13/2011

Oh boy do I feel you. lol I have an 11 yr old and it seems like most of my friends have babies or kids too young for my son to really enjoy playing with (I had him very young). Or I find I have friends with serious relationship issues which I don't have. It would be nic e to talk with my friends and here positive things about their husbands. lol

Jaimie - posted on 01/12/2011

Thanks Kristy and Amanda,
The playgroups that I have joined only join during work hours.

Kristy - posted on 01/12/2011

I would suggest joining a playgroup, (I am the organizer for the Moore Playgroup for Babies & Toddlers) if you are interested! Although I live in Del City. Im not sure where you live but that might be a great place to start! :)

Amanda - posted on 01/09/2011

I do. I'm a military wife and tend to lose friends alot (meaning they get orders and move). My best friend and I were lucky enough to be stationed here at Tinker together for 6 months before they made her leave. I find that I like to make friends that understand the unique situation I am in, therefore also have a hard time finding friends like you do. I have a child and don't mix well with those that don't, once again because they mostly don't understand. I do feel your pain. The only thing I can say is there are people out there just like you. I would take one good friend over a dozen so so ones. I agree the internet can be a great way to meet new people, just be cautious at first. Some people aren't always how they first appear....LoL. Good luck! You're not the only one in this situation.

Jaimie - posted on 01/08/2011

Thank you Erynne...I have made some friends with children on this site, which I am thankful for.

Erynne - posted on 01/08/2011

It is very hard. I've made it doubly so by doing attachment parenting which is much better for my toddler but a lot harder to find women in Oklahoma who parent the same way. I've found having a healthy group of friends online through message boards and Facebook help me feel less 'alone.'