I agree that technology has made things easier in terms of communication, but as a result, everyone has become very poor communicators.

We made a tree change three years ago (practically to the day!), and I have very, *very* few friends. I didn't have many at all before the move either. I had hoped to make some acquaintances through work, but that turned pear shaped, and have only met a couple of Mums through both school AND kinder that are ever keen to actually catch up for anything. And one definitely more than the other, but she often works, and is just always "busy". I feel like there is something wrong with me because I can't "keep" friends.... They all drift away. Or they burn me, and I feel reluctant to do anything for anyone else, but then do, and still feel let down. Kids make friends with anyone and everyone they meet (like other kids at the playground), but adults can't seem to do that.

I don't play netball (essential country woman sport, if you want to fit in!), and in fact was asked to leave the court once because I scared the umpire who thought I was going to pound them, so as a result, gave up.

We don't like football or cricket, so cannot socialise down that avenue either. Motor racing is good here, but I don't get to do anything, as if I am there, the kids are there, and I end up being responsible for them.

I don't know if I feel overly concerned at the moment that I am actually pretty lonely. When The Man works late or is away for work, it is just me and the kids. The Boy has left home, and when the middle two have gone to bed, it is just me and Mack (since he still sleeps in our bed and won't go to sleep without me there). If he did go to sleep without me, I would probably be the crazy cat lady with a bottle of wine.