tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post3739400531956413051..comments2023-11-05T04:37:58.776-08:00Comments on Keep in Touch With Mommakin: You Gotta Have Friendsmommakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18138745092234541349noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-76677251149090238052009-07-14T13:21:00.134-07:002009-07-14T13:21:00.134-07:00For some reason, Hubs has more guy-time than I hav...For some reason, Hubs has more guy-time than I have girl-time. Not sure why. But I do try to get it in. My college roomies and I finally put together a Girls Weekend in Florida in September. I AM SO EXCITED! And not only am I excited to be with them, but I am excited to be by MYSELF on the plane for two hours. Pure bliss.Gibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04271264528110884129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-39069863984959163902009-07-13T05:02:27.106-07:002009-07-13T05:02:27.106-07:00Argh. I'm having this same conversation with ...Argh. I'm having this same conversation with my oldest daughter. She's so wrapped up into her Nick that everything she does, even when it is involving nickless activities, revolves around him! When do they see the light?<br /><br />I find myself missing the girlfriends I had when I was in college, and premarriage. Although we were only three in number, we had some great times. However, after a series of events, one meeting a guy, me getting sick, the other losing herself to work, we drifted apart...it's been years. Unfortunately, I'm not the one that makes and keeps friendships easily...not the crafter, not the susie homemaker, not the typical gal pal. I'm odd. My sense of humor is odd. And I'll be the first to tell you that I just don't fit in! <br /><br />But I do miss it. Lots. Why don't you move over here?Alex the Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13516151350022189691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-50657434301183760752009-07-12T20:36:56.724-07:002009-07-12T20:36:56.724-07:00I have been this woman, and to a degree, I still a...I have been this woman, and to a degree, I still am. I'm glad you're trying to encourage your daughter to keep her horizons broad.<br /><br />I hope I do as well with my own four girls...Kathy B!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13932652254033295435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-5399049933205740652009-07-12T19:41:55.046-07:002009-07-12T19:41:55.046-07:00I find that my girlie time is my blogging, most da...I find that my girlie time is my blogging, most days.<br />But since I've started blogging I've reconnected with a highschool friend and we've been hanging out and having great girlie fun!<br />MaceyMaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405187347144334323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-84524265844454785002009-07-12T18:14:56.608-07:002009-07-12T18:14:56.608-07:00For years, all my "girl time" needs were...For years, all my "girl time" needs were met, because of the kids' active schedules. I knew swim moms and field hockey moms and Girl Scout moms and church moms, ad infinitim. Now that we're quasi-empty nesters, I've still got a few of those friends, but I don't make the connections as often. I really need to get out more often, ya know?Melissa B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13172152515024862967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-25335362194610565072009-07-12T18:14:06.859-07:002009-07-12T18:14:06.859-07:00Oh man, the older you get the harder it is to forg...Oh man, the older you get the harder it is to forge the wonderful same-sex friendships you could when you were in school. There was a point in my life where I was so starved for female friends I wanted to cry. I don't know what advice to give a young girl who is enjoying her boyfriend, other than to remind her that her girlfriends should not be neglected.Claudya Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034216831504207496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-70915745523541371592009-07-12T17:05:23.071-07:002009-07-12T17:05:23.071-07:00The older I get the more I'm feeling the need ...The older I get the more I'm feeling the need to connect with women my age yet all of my friends seem to be moving away! The kids are off to college and making lives of their own so many of our friends are moving to other parts of the country...experiencing life/lifestyles elsewhere.<br />Girlfriends have always been an important part of my life so I'm finding this a little frustrating but realize it's out of my control.<br /><br />When I am able to see girlfriends and spend time with them, I'm refreshed and rejuvinated, they make me a better person.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674115090218386723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-89639871417680400282009-07-12T14:48:20.527-07:002009-07-12T14:48:20.527-07:00over here we say 'mates before dates', and...over here we say 'mates before dates', and even intelligent young girls (and women!) sometimes forget that. i certainly was guilty of that earlier in life! it's all about balance. i would go mad if i spent every hour of every day with my husband. he simply CAN'T give me everything i need, which is why i have my girlfriends!!!scrappysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04820776600535640590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058548553330112542.post-57609648771458020242009-07-12T11:55:42.417-07:002009-07-12T11:55:42.417-07:00You struck a chord with me with this post! My say...You struck a chord with me with this post! My saying is "you can't be everything to each other." Paul and I have lots of things we do together and a few we don't. And we do occasionally travel without the other. But we don't go away to GET AWAY from each other. And I am always happy to come home and thankful when he comes home safe and sound. In my younger years I tried it the other way, too, and it doesn't work well. As usual, Momma Knows Best!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462135507379897869noreply@blogger.com