Feeling lonely even though I have people around me

Apr 9·1 min read

This is hard to admit but I feel really isolated. I have a wife, two kids, I go to work, I see family on weekends. But I feel completely alone. Like nobody really knows me or what's going on in my head. I don't have close friends anymore, they all kind of fell away after college. I'm not sure how to fix this. Does anyone else feel this way? How did you get out of it?

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PPhil M.RegularApr 10

That's a tough spot to be in, especially when it sounds like you're doing all the right things on paper. Loneliness hits different when you're surrounded by people. Have you thought about talking to someone about it? Real talk, therapy has helped me work through similar stuff.

CCarlosNew DadApr 9

Admitting it is hard. A lot of dads feel this way but don't say anything. You're not alone in feeling alone, which I know sounds weird but it's true. Might be worth exploring what's missing in those connections for you.

DDerekRegularApr 9

I felt this way for a long time. You can be present at work, be with family, and still feel like nobody really knows you. For me it helped to find one person I could be real with, and then build from there. Don't think you have to fix it alone.