tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696163048974746115.post6834968358439428640..comments2023-07-01T02:13:22.754-07:00Comments on Musings of a Hormonal Egg Basket: Why do I care about disappointing someone I don't even know? (updated)Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578516986519734919noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696163048974746115.post-4892626991951686392012-08-27T13:37:42.898-07:002012-08-27T13:37:42.898-07:00I so understand what you are saying... it's so...I so understand what you are saying... it's so difficult to get up the courage and speak. I'm glad that you found a way to see her again, but within your comfort zone. I hope it's something that in future you can look back on and rejoice in a new friendship. <br /><br />ICLWnhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08579146100268312887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696163048974746115.post-66108523795156839232012-08-26T10:21:48.084-07:002012-08-26T10:21:48.084-07:00Stopping in for ICLW. I love this post and can rel...Stopping in for ICLW. I love this post and can relate so well. I'm shy, timid, and super insecure so I tend to panic in social situations, especially if they take place at someone's house. However, lately, I've been trying to live by the rule "never say no to an opportunity" and it has opened me up to so many new things -- experiences, memories, and friends. That being said, though, I'm glad you were able to recognize what you were and were not comfortable with and find something that worked for both of you. I hope it's a friendship-in-the-making!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696163048974746115.post-60971926465986898532012-08-26T06:23:57.744-07:002012-08-26T06:23:57.744-07:00Hello from ICLW! Agree with above poster. You neve...Hello from ICLW! Agree with above poster. You never know where or when you will make a friend. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994163573776780090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696163048974746115.post-16731922381370053522012-08-23T16:46:53.856-07:002012-08-23T16:46:53.856-07:00I always have a bit of self-doubt in situations li...I always have a bit of self-doubt in situations like that. Just trust your best judgement and who knows you might end up making a really good friend.<br /><br />ICLW #41Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696163048974746115.post-92150490059215130332012-08-23T14:27:10.599-07:002012-08-23T14:27:10.599-07:00I tend to avoid mom groups because I end up coming...I tend to avoid mom groups because I end up coming away from them intidated and guilt-ridden, and yet I would love to make some IRL mummy-friends. I know I would love to meet another mom in a more organic way like that... and I'm sure I would come away from such an encounter kind of wondering too. I'm curious to find out what you'll decide...<br /><br />ICLW #7Mrs. Gamgeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18351339333625358960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696163048974746115.post-35606962135909288792012-08-23T13:38:56.857-07:002012-08-23T13:38:56.857-07:00I am another lonely mother that would love for a n...I am another lonely mother that would love for a new friend. Not many people chat with me and I am so busy with big kids and the babies that it is hard to attend regular 'story times'. I would love for someone to have a great conversation with me randomly and I might actually call them the next day if I lucked out and we traded numbers. If you are uncomfortable going to her place, that is fine, then don't. Instead meet in public again, but don't just blow her off she is trying hard and deserves a chance. Arndenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13709843102081409388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-696163048974746115.post-36979943150047580532012-08-22T22:16:59.940-07:002012-08-22T22:16:59.940-07:00Maybe she's lonely, doesn't have many frie...Maybe she's lonely, doesn't have many friend either? Socially inept, or at least feels like it, and thus LEAPT at the chance that someone talked to her? I've felt like that, often. I would never invite anyone over, though, because I'd be afraid they'd never show up. Or ask them to call me, because I'd be afraid they wouldn't and then I'd be disappointed.<br /><br />Do what's right for you, but ALSO try to step outside your comfort zone. It's part of our job as parents to socialize our kids, I think, and for those of us who are hermits (like the husband and I) that can be really really hard. But the kids NEED it. <br /><br />I will say she seems rather...intense, and needy. Which signals desperation to me, but aren't we all, sometimes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com