Feeling completely alone even though I'm not

2d ago·1 min read

My wife is great and my kids are healthy and I have a decent job but I feel so isolated. All my friends without kids have basically moved on without me. I can't just go out and do stuff anymore. I'm home every night but somehow I feel lonelier now than I ever have. Is this just part of being a parent or am I missing something? I used to feel like I had a real life.

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LLucasRegular2d ago

Quality time with my kids has become everything to me, but I hear you on losing that adult connection. The loneliness is sneaky because you're so busy with family stuff you don't realize it's building up. Definitely reach out if you need to talk.

MMike C.Regular2d ago

Man, I get this completely. I've got three kids and most of my old buddies just don't understand the schedule anymore. It feels lonely even when you're surrounded by people. The dad community here has honestly saved me, might be worth finding some local dad groups too.

NNathanNew Dad2d ago

That isolation hit me hard when my kids were younger. The shift from hanging with friends whenever to planning around bedtimes is real, but you're not alone in feeling this way. Have you thought about connecting with other dads in similar situations?