Even when my kids are here I feel alone. Weekends without them are the worst. I sit in this quiet apartment and it just eats at me. I've been avoiding calling friends because I don't want to be that guy who complains all the time. Haven't been sleeping well either. When does this get easier?
Man I hear you. The quiet is the worst part. Have you thought about joining anything on your off weeks? Running group, gym, something to get out of your head?
Even with kids there the house feels different after everything. That's grief and it takes time. But quiet apartment beats being miserable in the wrong relationship.
Loneliness after divorce is real and valid. Have you considered therapy or a support group? Being around other dads going through this helped me more than I expected.
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The weekends hit different for sure. My suggestion is lean into it though instead of fighting it. Use that time to rediscover what you like to do alone. Read, hike, whatever.