I work from home and most of my friends drifted away after kids. My wife is great but I don't really have anyone to just hang out with like I used to. I'm not depressed exactly but I feel kind of hollow sometimes. Anyone else feel like fatherhood is isolating? I don't want to complain to my wife because she's already managing so much.
Work from home can be a trap that way. Have you thought about joining a dad group or something sports related? Even just getting out a couple times a month helps.
The friend thing after kids is real. Maybe try finding some activities just for you where you naturally meet other dads doing the same thing.
I feel this. Friends drift, then suddenly you're the guy with nothing to do but work and dad stuff. Worth pushing yourself to find your people again.
Man, I feel this hard. The work from home thing is great until 3pm when you realize you haven't talked to another adult all day. Have you thought about looking into some dad groups in your area? I know it sounds cheesy but honestly it's helped me feel less isolated.
This hits different. The friends thing is tough because you don't want to be the guy always asking to hang out with kids in tow. Have you tried connecting with other dads at school or through sports? Sometimes that's where the real friendships happen now.
That drift after kids is so real and it's rough. Your wife can only fill so much of that social tank, you know? Are you able to get out even once a month for something just for you? Even just a game night or grabbing coffee somewhere helps me.
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Lonely is a hard place to be, especially when nobody really talks about it. Your wife sounds supportive which is huge, but yeah you need more than that. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there a little, even if it feels awkward at first.