Looking for deeper connection - Mom's group edition

Post date: 2021-05-06 23:59:15

Help me enjoy the company of the group of Mom's on my street more, pls

After a year of forced teleworking, elimination of in-person contact with co-workers I realize I'm craving deeper personal connection with the people in my "bubble". We've lived on our street for only one year - moved in just as the pandemic hit, the majority of people we interact with are those families with children the same age as ours - about five families. All are pretty nice, I am the only working mom in the group. I'll add that I'm an older mom - by between 5-10 years older than they are. We have fun times sitting around socializing watching the kids play but its always very surfacey chit chat. I want a deeper connection. I also want to feel liked more and that I fit in more. What are ways to transition our friendships from surfacey chit chat to something a little bit more substantive or deeper. Oh and we have a book club where we read deep books, which can be fun but it always resorts to surfacey chit chat. Also, tips on navigating mom's groups and the drama that can often ensue would be appreciated as well.

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