tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746443.post117522456013378517..comments2023-11-02T02:55:39.094-07:00Comments on Mommy Mania: IntrospectionAmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18270666719289599529noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746443.post-1175336372242308622007-03-31T04:19:00.000-07:002007-03-31T04:19:00.000-07:00what I meant to say, and didn't very well in the p...what I meant to say, and didn't very well in the previous reply is: relationships and friendships take time to cultivate. Courage is a virtue (along with prudence, justice, and temperance) and serves to protect us. It keeps us from being reckless, therefore, it sounds like you have LOTS of courage. It sounds like you take more time to search for and build your relationshps and over time, you'll reap the benefits for having the courage to do so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746443.post-1175306079769630332007-03-30T19:54:00.000-07:002007-03-30T19:54:00.000-07:00In my almost 46 years, I also have found it diffic...In my almost 46 years, I also have found it difficult to find even one person that I could confide. In the many times we moved, I never once had a "going away" party, or a welcome wagon once we got there. It seems so easy for some people and I wonder if they truly have the quality that I feel I need in a friendship. I've heard the terms "picky" "standoffish" and "stuck up" used to describe me because I've never settled for quantity over quality. I'm not saying that one is better than the other, but rather than feeling jealosy, embrace what you feel is right for you. I know what lonliness feels like in a room full of people. As for relationships with men...they're certainly a challenge and it's truly amazing how calm they appear on the outside and make things look and seem so easy. Take it from me, inside, some of them are just as afraid as we are, they just disguise it better. Even though I'm the "motherinlaw," you can call me anytime...and I'll listen...I don't want you to feel like you're alone, because you're not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7746443.post-1175251731117519632007-03-30T04:48:00.000-07:002007-03-30T04:48:00.000-07:00Hard to have opportunities to make friends if you'...Hard to have opportunities to make friends if you're a stay-at-home mom. Hopefully Ohio has similar parenting groups or something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com