My village is mainly family. We are extremely close with both sides. My immediate family, and DH's immediate family plus DH's uncles and their families. His aunties are a lot younger than his parents so they it between the same age groups and we have children of a similar age. These people are the ones I can rely on in a heart beat. I can leave dd with them if ever I needed to, know that she is safe and happy. I can vent to them, relax with them and share life with them.

I have some close friends, but the ones I catch up with the most are ones with children. The girls my own age aren't ready for children yet and so that changes the dynamics a bit.