True Friendship is a Gift
There have certainly been times in my adult life I felt isolated. There have been seasons when, outside of my marriage, I felt like I was going it…
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We Are Friends For a Reason
To all my girlfriends, past and present: At some point, we were friends, maybe even best friends. We met in our neighborhood, in preschool, in…
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I Need a Village Because I Can’t Do This Alone
I need a village. It’s those lonely nights spent rocking a baby back to sleep while looking around at the laundry that needs folding, the bills…
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Just Come Over: The Art of Gritty Hospitality
I hate traveling, but I love learning about other cultures, and I LOVE friends from other continents and countries. I am drawn to their courage and…
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Friendships Are Hard and Girlfriends Are the Hardest
A few years ago my mom offered to host a baby shower for me. It was my second child, and it was another boy for me, so the list of needs was…
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Hey There, Fellow Mom—Can We Be Friends?
Hi, I’m Ashley, and I have no social life. Motherhood has tanked my social life to the point where I’m lucky if I can name…
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I Met My Husband on eHarmony, Now I’m Meeting Mom Friends on This Relationship App
Tinder for mom friends. Oh, it’s a thing boys and girls. There is an app called “Peanut” that allows you to swipe up and wave to fellow mommas…
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Making Friends Is Worse Than Dating
If you’re a mom who is OK with befriending moms of your kids’ friends, it is easy to expand your social circle. For me, though, once the…
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