Most of my friends are still doing the party thing but I'm just done with that life now. We don't have much in common anymore and I feel like I'm forcing conversations. Got married and had kids young so a lot of my buddies never settled down. Trying to find my people but it's harder as an adult. Wondering if this is just something everyone deals with or if I'm doing something wrong socially.
The party scene gets old real quick once you have kids. You're not missing out, trust me. Find some other dads in your area, way better hangs.
The party scene losing its appeal is one thing but the friend group drifting is rough. Have you tried connecting with other dads who are in the same boat?
This is such a real struggle and nobody talks about it enough. Being done with that lifestyle but losing your crew in the process is isolating as hell.
You could always reach out to some of them and do something low key that fits your life now. Might be surprised who's also ready for that change.
Have you tried joining a local dad group or something? I know it sounds lame but honestly some of my best friends now are dads I met through those groups.
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I feel this so hard man. I used to be the guy going out every weekend and now I just want to be home with my kids. My old friends don't get it but honestly I don't miss it.