Loneliness is real even with a full house

4d ago·1 min read

I've got three kids, wife works nights sometimes, I'm around people literally all day but I feel so alone. Don't really have friends I hang out with anymore, lost touch with the guys from college, most conversations are about schedules and bills. This might sound weird but I just miss talking to another adult about something other than kid stuff. Anyone found a way to build actual friendships after having kids?

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DDavid M.New Dad4d ago

This hits different. Everyone assumes that having a full house means you're never lonely but it's the opposite sometimes. The kids need things, your wife is exhausted, and nobody really knows what's going on in your head. Maybe find even 20 minutes a week for yourself?

MMarco R.New Dad3d ago

Real talk, I felt this way a lot when my daughter was born. New dad brain is lonely even when there's literally a baby on your chest 24/7. Have you tried connecting with other dads? This forum helps me just knowing other people are feeling the same way.

DDerekRegular3d ago

I get this completely. Having three kids means you're never actually alone but you're somehow still incredibly lonely. It's like being touched out and emotionally empty at the same time. Have you talked to your wife about it or does she get it?