Boring friend.

I imagine your friend brought this person along because she was lonely and not getting out enough. She is probably feeling like a gooseberry and may not want to go out with you both on a regular basis anyway in the months to come. Try to get to know what her likes and dislikes are and then see if you both can find something she might like to do without you. I guess she needs to build her confidence.
I certainly understand the need to have a friend who you meet for a chat and a laugh because that is what I prefer, Tell your friend how you feel and see what she says because I am sure you can reach a compromise.

What Hetty says is true - there are lots of other things to chat about.

Some people just prefer to go out with one friend, others are more comfortable in a group, that's all. Surely, discussing husbands and children is deadly boring, though - isn't it?

differwnt different

Sounds like she enjoys meeting up with you two or she wouldn't come. We are all differwnt. Some people aren't as good at conversation as others. It could be me! I am so like that. I think of everything I could have said when I get home and I'm so shy about giving opinions. But I'm happy to listen to others. (Which can be a good thing). I love company and I would hate to be excluded. And it gets easier the more I try so please be patient with her.

Something! This spell check is so annoying.

I wouldn't say anything to either of them but I do miss our cosy chats. I'm sure we'll work out so etching.?

She could be trying hard not to dominate in what is essentially a you and your friend situation. She could just be shy and not sure enough of you yet to be more garrulous.

Perhaps you just need to give it time kircubbin and have a little more compassion? This friend may not know how to converse with you either? She won't be able to discuss kids and husbands but maybe there are other areas you are both interested in like books/travel/films etc. 3 way conversations are often more difficult than a twosome especially when you don't know that other person as well.

No reason you shouldn't have other 'playdates' just the two of you though. Just don't make it obvious. A) you would hurt 3rd persons feelings and she may haveself esteem issues anyway and B) your friend may feel sorry for her or may enjoy asking her along?

Its fine for you to invite who YOU want when you host.

Just do not tell your friend to exclude their other friend when THEY host, that would be mean