Not care about people as much. Do you feel that moody.

[Anonymous]

I use to be the social one now I don't care as much about keeping in touch with them. I still have young kids maybe that is it, I am still running around and have no time for octal interaction. Anyone else feeling less social or is that hormones?

[Anonymous]

Yes! I am 48 and used to have plans every weekend and entertained constantly. I started feeling less interested about 3 yrs ago... No major life changes.. Happily married, good kids, good career but its like one day i didnt care about the dinners, parties etc. i havent had friends over in 2 years. We see them all but at a restaurant or someone elses home. I cant explain it at all. I literally went from being martha stewart to not giving a sh&t about any of it. Maybe hormones

[Anonymous]

Ditto. I think the having young kids part is a major factor because I can never count on the condition of my house, plus time to prep for big entertaining. But I'm also realizing that big parties aren't my thing any more. I'd much rather have a one-on-one lunch or coffee date or a low key dinner in a restaurant with another couple. Big gatherings just seem like a waste of time now; I actually hate the 10 minute conversations and promises to "call you for lunch."

[Anonymous]

I find that with having small kids the only way to keep in touch is to have other families over with their kids. Restaurants with kids are out, too much hassle.

Everyone we know has small kids so I'm not worried about the condition of our house.

[Anonymous]

Saw this and laughed! I am in the same position and although I end up having a good time when i go out, I still wished I had stayed home- and saved money. I am questioning myself about continuing friendships for the sake of friendships; It's just to say I have plans and "say" I have a "life,". Hard to break away in a small town.

[Anonymous]

21:36 - this. In fact, we are becoming home bodies more and more. Or perhaps buddy duddies?

[Anonymous]

Yes, but partly because I was laid off from very high profile job. I have a pretty good x when I do go out but a lot of "friends" dropped me and I've little interest in socializing. Maybe too many years of public exposure.