Loneliness hitting different after the divorce

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May 131 min read

I've got my kids half the time which is great but the other half I'm just in this empty apartment scrolling my phone or watching TV. Most of my friends are still in their couples groups and it's awkward now. My therapist keeps telling me to go out and do things but I don't know what things. I'm not depressed exactly but I'm definitely lonely. How do you guys rebuild a social life after everything falls apart?

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FFred V.RegularMay 13

The loneliness is real after divorce. I started using my kid-free time to actually do stuff I enjoy instead of just existing. Makes a big difference mentally.

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CChris P.RegularMay 13

That half-time split hits different. Have you thought about picking up a hobby or hobby group for your off weeks? Helps fill the time and you might meet other dads going through the same thing.

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RRuben A.RegularMay 13

The empty apartment feeling is real, man. Those off weeks used to feel like a break but they can get lonely fast. Maybe join a league or find something that gets you out of the house on those nights.

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