The secret to making new friends as an adult: TED talk

Given the conversations in our group coaching last month, I am adding in something this month about the changes we might need to notice or address in how we go about building our communities, our friendships, our circles - when we are not only an adult, but a mother.

Often the way we make new friends as a mother is purely down to the luck of your children’s nursery or school cohort. As they make friends, their parents become part of our social equation too.

If I‘m honest, I find the school run a mixture of wonderful bubbly busy-ness, making me feel connected to my community and something bigger than our family unit - and then on other days, a lonely minefield as I wade through people who I don’t feel know me particularly well. Eyes down, I don’t want to connect.

So how do we make friends in our adulthoods? This TED talk sheds some light on the essentials. Check out The Guardian article too, which share some top tips too, also in the resources this month.

And just so you know…

I know all of you to some degree - and I am very happy to be friends with you all. Know that in this community you are welcome and valuable. Life as a parent can feel lonely. I’m glad you found us here. x