Best Friend is my Mom?

[yellowbee4]

I love my mom and she's been so supportive with my life choices and all, couldn't ask for anything more from her. But I start to feel like 20 year olds should have at least one friend that isn't her boyfriend or mother? How do I make friends when the only people I talk to is the 30 year co-worker or the 48 year old manager (both married and already have lives). My boyfriend doesn't have any friends with girlfriends/ hangout with any girls so it's just my mom that I talk to. She's defiantly my Best friend and I I wouldn't change that for the world, but my 21st birthday is coming up and I feel like I should have at least one girl my age to "party" with

[LFCKate]

Wish friendship making was literally like the "friends" show or other television shows where girls have a bunch of friends. For some people they get that but unfortunately for some it's more difficult. As cliche as it sounds, if you have any interests that can be done in social settings, maybe give that a try. I love football, and have been able to connect with some people through that. My anxiety/depression still comes in the way big time but football has at least given me some people in my life. And hey, if by the time your birthday comes up you'll not have made other friends, clank up the music and party to the moon

[Hallyhooyou]

I never really had a lot of girl friends at your age. My mom was my best friend and reply always was until she died. I still don’t have many girl friends, and that’s ok. Your husband kind of fills that void and your kids as well. Don’t beat yourself up about it. Not everyone is blessed with life long friends.

[Kamgal5 in reply to Hallyhooyou]

Any church groups you could get involved with? Volunteering groups?