Musings: Making mum friends on Bumble BFF was not as easy as I thought
It wasn’t as simple as I thought it would be. Recently I discovered that dating app Bumble also had two other non-relationship related settings, one for networking with people working in your industry and a BFF one to make new friends. I always like getting to know new people, but it’s a little harder to […]
4 years ago
What is a ‘Mammy Mot’ and why do we all need one in our life?
You’ve heard of a ‘work wife’, well now there’s the ‘mammy mot’. Motherhood can be difficult and it’s always good to have someone to fall back on for support. Sometimes though that’s easier said than done. While my partner can be a great source of support, some days all I really want is a gal […]
5 years ago
Turns out, our friends are more important for our happiness than our husband are
Surprised? Sure, we love our husbands. But let’s all agree on one thing, mamas: We’d be completely LOST if it weren’t for our friends too. Supportive and handsome as our husbands may be, according to a new study it turns out that our friends top the list of people us mums feel we can lean […]
5 years ago
New motherhood can feel lonely: 3 easy steps to finding new mum friends
It’s like with most things – easier to enjoy when you have someone to share it with. There is no denying that becoming a mum is a major event for all of us. Probably the most lifechanging thing any of us will ever go through, to be honest. And to many, navigating this new life […]
6 years ago
Woman says she ends friendships when her friends become pregnant
‘Ultimately, their priorities changed.’
8 years ago
10 Things to Do for Your New Mum friend That She’ll REALLY Appreciate
It’s tempting when visiting a new mum friend to spend the duration sitting among piles of laundry, dirty dishes and overflowing bins doing nothing but eating biscuits and cuddling the baby for four hours straight. HOWEVER as much as smelling the baby’s head can be really really nice so too can making yourself useful. 10 […]
10 years ago