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When mom friends make you feel boring and one-dimensional

All my friends talk about is their children and I feel like I have nothing interesting to say anymore.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Social connections built primarily around parenting can reinforce a narrowed sense of self rather than expanding it.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parenting and identity — who are you beyond parent??”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.