Feeling lonely even though I have a family

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3w ago1 min read

This might sound weird but I feel like I'm invisible sometimes. I'm with my wife and kids all day on weekends but I feel this distance. Like nobody really gets me or asks how I'm actually doing. Everyone just assumes dads are fine as long as they're handling business. But I'm struggling and I don't know how to tell anyone. Do other dads feel this way or am I just losing it?

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TTony L.Regular3w ago

That's not weird at all. Being in the same room doesn't mean you're really connected. Maybe it's time to carve out something intentional with your wife or one of the kids, just like my Sunday mini golf rounds with my son.

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OOwen F.Regular3w ago

I hear you man. With three under five the days blur together and I definitely feel that distance sometimes even though everyone's right there. You're not alone in feeling that way.

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CChris N.Regular3w ago

That invisibility feeling is real, especially when you're managing the logistics of everything. Sometimes just saying out loud to your wife 'hey I need some connection time' can help break that distance.

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