Feeling lonely even though I'm constantly surrounded by people

1w ago1 min read

Have two kids, married, work around people all day but I feel so alone. Like nobody really knows me. I can't just vent about parenting stress to my coworkers without seeming weak. My wife is overwhelmed with her own stuff so I don't want to burden her. My guy friends don't have kids so they don't get it. Somehow being a dad is the most isolating thing I've experienced. Started going to the gym at 5am just to have time alone with my thoughts. Not sure if that's healthy or if I'm just running from something.

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BBradRegular1w ago

Man, I feel this. Being in the middle of everything and still feeling invisible is rough. Sometimes it's less about having people around and more about finding people who actually get you. Do you have any space that's just for you, even like an hour a week?

AAdam R.Regular1w ago

This hits different. The constant being needed can actually make you feel more alone somehow. What would make you feel actually connected to someone right now?

KKyleRegular1w ago

I work all day with people, come home to the family, and sometimes the loneliness hits hardest when everybody's in the house. It's like you're there for everyone else but nobody's really asking how you are. Might be worth talking to someone professional about this one.

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JJustinNew Dad6d ago

That's a real thing and I don't think people talk about it enough. You can be the constant present parent and still feel like nobody knows the actual you underneath that. Have you talked to your wife about feeling this way?