Lost all single friends

[sunbear]

Hi,
I'm 27- all of my best friends are married WITH children. They say that I can't relate to them- honestly I can't.
I went ahead and fraternized at work- everybody I know in this city I was introduced to through my coworkers. Most of these people no longer work with me so it worked out fine- and I had pretty big fun, without the politics.
The other people I've gone out with were my neighbors-
if you have any you like.
Another cooky idea- go out... meet people at the gym, art show, BBQ, etc. Somewhere where it's ok to show up by yourself...
I work in a male dominated field, had a guy roomie, have a boyfriend- having JUST the girls around is sooo nice. I hear you!

[Nicn\'Colorado]

What I dont understand is why once you get married you forget about your single friends? I feel like I have lost all of my friends due to mariage. yes, I feel like the 3rd wheel when I am with them...but can't they still go out and do things with out their man? Then, my one last single friend has a child...and thats no fun either..everything is last min. she can't pick up and go like I can. Some plans we make her child has to come with us...like camping... So where do you meet new friends when your not in school anymore? I have met a few at work, but something about going out with friends from work..guess just worried things might go around and I can't have that sense I work for the VP of my company.... Anyone have any thoughts on this? I have tried online dating w/match.com and have met a fe nice guys...but a girl need girlfriends that are in their same situation.

Sorry..had to bitch... My friend with the child canceled our big plans for the weekend..and jsut bummed out right now.

[NICn'Colorado]

I do go to the gym and am starting to do things on my own...and haven' met any new girl friends. I agree they all tell me I cant relate..but there are other things to talk about then kids and husbands.... Just dont get it.

[sunbear]

As for the married friends, I've come to terms with it- I didn't do it because **I'M** not ready for it. I 'm not prepared financially or mentally to provide for someone who depends on us 24-7.
You don't have to 'get it' until it happens to you:
They've even fessed to me that they wish they would've done maybe more with themselves before the marrage thing- It's strange that your friends would only talk about that. It must either be their whole life, or they could be priding themselves on it. Believe me, I know how it feels when they can't provide the companionship and company that you've had...

I guess I've been fortunate, my job is pretty social and there are a lot of young twenty somethings out here. I've been able to go to group things- GREAT way to meet people.
Keep doing what's fun for you-
:0)