How do I meet people or make friends with people when I have not had any friends for about 2 years? I'm shy...

How do I meet people or make friends with people when I have not had any friends for about 2 years? I'm shy and really haven't had any friends for about a year and a half (apart from my husband) becuase I got pregnant and had to quit my job. I didn't have any friends at that job really but I had tons at the job before that we just never kept in touch and it would be wierd to talk to them now because none of them have kids I am sure. I am a stay at home mom and I'm really shy because it has been so long since I have had interaction with lots of people. I can't get a job because it would not work for our situation. Any suggestions? My son is 13 months old.

How do I meet people or make friends with people when I have not had any friends for about 2 years? I'm shy...
I'm also shy, but I have learned tha tyou just have to put yourself out there. I don't mean to change and be this person that you're not. I mean to not hesitate. When you're shy, you hesitate alot. Just dont do it. When you have interest in someone and would like to talk to them, just do it...then if they respond to you, great! if not, forget it about it and move on.





In the meantime, I like chatting, emailing and meeting people so hit me up if you like...I have a son who will be 3 in a week so maybe we can mommy talk too :-)
Reply:shyness is a bad thing ..you need to know that it makes you lose not only making friends but a a lot more in life . get rid of it first by hating it and avoiding it to come between you and others, go out and when you are out keep your face approchable, with a smile and try to be easy to talk to.when you meet someone you would like to be friends start by just saying hi.. and then go on from there. to be shy all the time makes you look sad, trust me it shows. and people don't like to see people who are sad.soon you will have friends. it worked for me. good luck!
Reply:Don't be shy, everyone is intrusting, so you should have something intrusting to show to the peoples you want to meet. Go down on the street (with your son maybe) then talk to some peoples, say them hello or ask em how much time is it, even if you don't know em. When you know them more, try to show them your qualities (or your default that they'll maybe consider like qualities). If they saw your son, they can be intrusted or you can do a lot of things to catch their attention. And the most important, d'ont be shy! Well, I can say you good luck ;)
Reply:well join a group





like a hobbie group





what do you like to do





and start there then look in your commutiy for groups





google





yellow pages and sooo on
Reply:There are often good community activities such as WeJoySing or special library story times for tots. That would be a great place to begin to meet women with children the same age thereby establishing commonality.
Reply:just hang around people introduce yourself and just be you.
Reply:when you are out just go up to someone you find interesting and complement something you find interesting. that would start up conversation.