Work, home, repeat. I have friends but I never reach out first and eventually they stop trying. The weekends when my kids are with their mom are the worst. I just sit in my apartment drinking beer and thinking about all the ways I've failed. I know I should call someone or get out but I just don't have the energy. Does anyone else feel stuck like this?
Have you thought about joining a dad group or something? Sometimes it's easier to connect with other guys who get the whole work and parenting grind. Removes some of the awkwardness of reaching out one on one.
Those empty weekends are rough when you're co-parenting. Have you thought about planning something for those days instead of waiting for friends to reach out? Sometimes you gotta be the one to start it.
I hear you man. The weekends without your kids hit different. I'd say start by reaching out to one friend first, even just a text about grabbing coffee. Sounds like you need to break that cycle.
The reaching out first thing is the hardest part but honestly it's what separates the lonely guys from the connected ones. You gotta make the first move even though it feels awkward. Text someone you used to hang with and just grab coffee.
This loneliness thing is real and honestly more common than guys want to admit. Breaking the cycle means you have to be willing to look a little dumb and reach out first. Those friends will probably be happy to hear from you.
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I hear you on this. Work, home, repeat gets isolating fast. The waiting for other people to reach out never works. You gotta be the guy who texts first. It feels weird at first but friendships need effort on both sides.