X
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
EnglishFilipino
Product GuideSign in
  • Building a BakuNation
  • Becoming a Parent
    • Trying to Conceive
    • Pregnancy
    • Delivery
    • Losing a Baby
    • Project Sidekicks
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Toddler Years
    • Preschool Age
    • Kids
    • Preteen & Teen
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • News
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Health & Wellness
    • Diseases & Injuries
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Preschool
    • K-12
    • Special Education Needs
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Celebrities
    • Contests & Promotions
    • Home
    • Travel and Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
    • Money
  • Become a VIP
  • COVID-19
  • Press Room
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Awards
    • Parents' Choice Awards 2023

How to maintain friendships as a new mom

3 min read

Having children turns your world upside down, and it’s inevitable that your social life will be affected. You’ll have less time for yourself, let alone your friends. A recent discussion on theAsianparent Community was just about that:

mom friends

Parenthood has given you a new set of priorities, but that doesn’t mean that you should let your social life die. Here are some tips to help you maintain your friendships, and make new ones as well:

Be intentional

First and foremost, you should make an effort. It’s easy to make your child your whole world, but you’ll be a healthier and happier parent if you maintain a good support group of loving friends.

“It is important for you to remember that you are not just a mommy!” Jacq N. responded. “When you feel the need to connect with someone (who is an adult and not your partner), just phone up your close friends and have a catch up session.”

mom friends

Photo: Dreamstime

Though you will be tempted to talk about your child all the time, try not to let all of your conversations revolve around that. Sure, your close friends should understand that your child is basically your world now, but try to find mutual ground as well. And, of course, you can’t go wrong with being a good listener.

For more tips on maintaining friends as a mom, click to the next page.

Find alternatives

If your friends invite you out and you’re not available (and this will happen a lot), set a different time and date instead of just declining and leaving it at that. Find a time when you’re both free—like your lunch break or right after work. If you really want to keep your friends in your life, you have to make an effort as well.

Or, instead of going out of your way to meet your friends, you could invite them over instead. That’s exactly what Lina S. did. She wrote, “I’d meet my unmarried/single friends once in a blue moon when they cover over to my place to play with the little one.”

mom friends

Photo: Dreamstime

Make mom friends

“I joined mommies’ group chats to make relevant friends, as we have more of the same topics to talk about,” wrote Jolin L.

As you’re in a new chapter of your life, you’d want to make friends with other women who are going through the same things. Now just because your kids are the same age doesn’t mean that you’ll get along, but if you put yourself out there and keep an open mind, you’ll be making new friends in no time.

Partner Stories
Parents, here's what you should do when your child sees you and your spouse fighting
Parents, here's what you should do when your child sees you and your spouse fighting
#SendLoveWithBebeBata
#SendLoveWithBebeBata
13 Must-haves for Your Online Baby Checkout Checklist
13 Must-haves for Your Online Baby Checkout Checklist
This Mommy Welfare Month, Absolute Gives Back The Love to Moms #SelfLoveIsBabyLove
This Mommy Welfare Month, Absolute Gives Back The Love to Moms #SelfLoveIsBabyLove

“Cause of the baby’s schedule it is hard to meet up with anyone,” Karen Y. said. “But once they start school, you will get to know their classmates’ parents. And slowly u will build up a new circle of friends from there.”

READ: “If only it were that easy”: Mom opens up about making new friends as a parent

Be sure to check out theAsianparent Community for more insightful stories, questions, and answers from parents and experts alike. If you have any insights, questions or comments regarding the topic, please share them in our Comment box below. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Google+ to stay up-to-date on the latest from theAsianparent.com Philippines!

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Cristina Morales

Become a Contributor

  • Home
  • /
  • Parenting
  • /
  • How to maintain friendships as a new mom
Share:
  • Newborn Guide: 10 things you need to know about Cradle Cap

    Newborn Guide: 10 things you need to know about Cradle Cap

  • 20 common signs that your husband is cheating and the effects of cheating in a relationship

    20 common signs that your husband is cheating and the effects of cheating in a relationship

  • 2-days monthly menstrual leave filed by women’s party-list in the House

    2-days monthly menstrual leave filed by women’s party-list in the House

  • Newborn Guide: 10 things you need to know about Cradle Cap

    Newborn Guide: 10 things you need to know about Cradle Cap

  • 20 common signs that your husband is cheating and the effects of cheating in a relationship

    20 common signs that your husband is cheating and the effects of cheating in a relationship

  • 2-days monthly menstrual leave filed by women’s party-list in the House

    2-days monthly menstrual leave filed by women’s party-list in the House

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Baby Names
    • Delivery
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Advice for Parenting Kids
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Local celebs
    • Celebrities
    • Money
    • News
  • FAMILY & HOME
    • Couples
    • Weekend & Holiday Guide
    • Health
  • Building a BakuNation
    • More
      • TAP Community
      • Advertise With Us
      • Contact Us
      • Become a Contributor


    • Singapore flag Singapore
    • Thailand flag Thailand
    • Indonesia flag Indonesia
    • Philippines flag Philippines
    • Malaysia flag Malaysia
    • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
    • India flag India
    • Vietnam flag Vietnam
    • Australia flag Australia
    • Japan flag Japan
    • Nigeria flag Nigeria
    • Kenya flag Kenya
    © Copyright theAsianparent 2023. All rights reserved
    About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
    • Tools
    • Articles
    • Feed
    • Poll

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    theAsianparent heart icon
    Nais naming magpadala ng notification sa'yo tungkol sa latest news at update sa pag-aalaga ng baby at kanilang kalusugan.