Yeah. And i think sometimes im misconstrued as extrovert when really its kind of me masking. Any social event has me weirdly fatigued for ages after and i prefer 1:1 friendships rather than big groups. As you get older you value time more and need to make sure you spend it with the right people. I feel really lucky friend wise but i also really enjoy my time alone. Im a parent carer and had to leave full time work and that in itself can be quite isolating. My daughter is severely disabled and there’s no friend sleep overs or parties or anything that forces you out. It makes me so so sad for her. Youre definitely not alone x
Struggling as an Introvert: Anyone Else Feeling Lonely and Finding It Hard to Make Friends?
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keithdixonjr
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I am exactly the same between partner, 5 kids ,one of which is disabled, school runs and housework and cooking and seeing the family on occasion I don’t have time for anything else and any little time I do get to sit down, I kind of like being alone as it’s the only time I can hear my own thoughts 
Embrace it.
sometimes being social is so exhausting when you’re over stimulated and having friends can make you feel a shitty friend for not having the energy to reach out or make plans as much as you think you should.. social expectations are seriously draining 
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Embrace it.
sometimes being social is so exhausting when you’re over stimulated and having friends can make you feel a shitty friend for not having the energy to reach out or make plans as much as you think you should.. social expectations are seriously draining x@keithdixonjr You make me so proud on a daily
keithdixonjr
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lvshorses777
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@keithdixonjr YES! Totally feel like a terrible friend all the time! Honestly how I still have friends I don’t know because it’s hardly ever me that reaches out and it’s not bc I don’t want to but after work, kids, husband, grandkids, housework and the general go-to (like all mums) I REALLY struggle to be a friend as well. I absolutely want to meet up, text, call, chat, go for coffee etc but after the above I’m completely exhausted not to mention when is there any time to do it?!
Having friends is amazing and I love mine but boy is it hard trying to juggle everything
Having friends is amazing and I love mine but boy is it hard trying to juggle everything
ichron1217
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There is an app called Peanut which has been developed specifically for women. It’s a lovely community and based on your interests and preferences puts you together with like minded people in your area!
@ichron1217 tried it in my opinion its rubbish
ichron1217
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@ichron1217 @marc16 I can confirm I have made a couple of great friends using peanut, however, you do have to be patient with it as there are some people that only want to message, or you don't have things in common with. Just like internet dating really.
kelsonwill
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People suck. Hooray for introverts 
@kelsonwill people do suck I do totally agree
bjenkinson
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@marc16 Do you really believe all people suck? If so then you’re really going to struggle to form a connection with someone for a meaningful friendship. There’s some really fantastic people out there, sometimes we have to push out of our comfort zone for new experiences though which is hard, I totally get that.
ezekiel314
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Completely the same just happy for a little chat and play date for the kids 
not the whole let get ready for a night out and drinking it's exhausting! Anyone up for making a group introvertmums ? Just for mums like us and support chats xx
not the whole let get ready for a night out and drinking it's exhausting! Anyone up for making a group introvertmums ? Just for mums like us and support chats xx@ezekiel314 I'd love that x