Dad life has made me way more introverted. Is that normal?

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2w ago1 min read

I used to be the guy who wanted to go out every weekend, parties, clubs, hanging with the guys constantly. Now I have two kids under 5 and honestly I dread going out. I'd rather be home on the couch watching a movie. My old friends barely talk to me anymore because I'm always canceling. Part of me misses that version of myself but another part likes the quiet. Anyone else experience this shift?

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JJerome S.Regular2w ago

Dude, totally normal. I went from weekend warrior to counting naps as my social life. Two kids under 5 here too and honestly the quiet nights at home hit different now. You're not losing yourself, you're just recalibrating.

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PPete D.Regular2w ago

Same boat man. Used to be out constantly but now I'd rather be at the playground watching my kids than anywhere else. It's not introversion, it's just priorities shifting hard.

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