Feeling isolated and alone even though I'm surrounded by people

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Aug 111 min read

Work is fine, family is fine, but I feel this weird loneliness that doesn't make sense. I have friends but I don't feel close to anyone. Can't really talk about how I'm actually feeling with most guys because the conversation always stays surface level. Sports, work complaints, whatever. No one ever asks how I'm really doing and I don't ask them either I guess. Anyone else feel like this? How do you actually connect with people on a deeper level?

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JJoeRegular3w ago

I get this too. Surrounded by people and kids all day but somehow still feel isolated. Started doing solo activities I actually enjoy and it helped a little.

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DDanielExperiencedAug 11

That feeling is real and it sucks. You can have everything quote unquote together and still feel empty. Might be worth talking to someone about it, even just to process what's going on.

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PPaulRegular3w ago

The loneliness hits different when you're a parent because you're so focused on everyone else's needs. Do you have any time that's just for you?

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