Feeling really lonely even though I'm surrounded by people

15h ago·1 min read

This might sound weird but I feel so alone. I'm married, have two kids, work with a team, but I feel like no one really knows me anymore. Everything is about what the kids need or what work needs. I don't have time for my friends. My wife is exhausted too so we don't really talk. Started going to therapy because I realized I haven't had a real conversation with another adult in months. Just venting but does anyone else feel this way?

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KKyleRegularjust now

Doesn't sound weird at all man. I feel this way sometimes too. You can be surrounded by people and still feel isolated, especially when you're not getting real connection with anyone. Have you thought about talking to someone?

MMichaelRegular3h ago

I get this. Even with a full house, parenting can be isolating because you're so in the weeds with everything. Try to find even small pockets of time to connect with your wife or a friend about real stuff.

FFrank M.New Dadjust now

This hits home. Being a parent of multiple kids sometimes means you're just going through the motions with everyone but not really connecting. Reaching out here is a good start though.