Feeling pretty isolated lately

C

Jun 171 min read

Work is draining, kids keep me busy, and I can't remember the last time I actually talked to a friend about stuff that matters. I go through the motions - work, home, sleep, repeat. Started noticing I'm just tired all the time and everything feels gray. My buddy invited me to do something and I almost said no because it felt like too much effort. Not sure when I got to this point but I don't like it.

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EEric M.RegularJun 18

This hits different when you've got kids depending on you. The exhaustion makes friendship maintenance feel like another item on an impossible to-do list. You're not alone in this.

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JJayson H.New DadJun 17

I've been there. Sometimes I realize I haven't had an actual conversation with anyone besides my wife in weeks. Even five minutes grabbing coffee with someone helps break the cycle.

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RRick M.RegularJun 19

Work draining plus kid chaos is a brutal combo. Could you even just text an old friend and see if they're dealing with something similar? Sometimes just naming it helps.

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