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[quote=Anonymous]I can relate. This is especially true for me because I got downsized. My kids being older means they're out more (you said yours are busy), and although I do NOT miss their needing my attention as often as they used to, and me feeling desperate for downtime, I also feel a little listless. I feel better when I have time to connect with my spouse, who, after all, I married because I enjoy them so much. Do you get time with your husband?

I also wonder if some of what you want is a feeling of being needed and enmeshed in a group. Your job sounds not too taxing but also maybe you don't have quite enough adult engagement? Maybe I'm reading into it because of my own work situation, and not everyone needs that, but I do.

I have gotten a little better at finding things that engage me--I always want to have a book, series, or podcast that I'm into. There are numerous social action things I can get involved in -- working at a food pantry or the Free DC movement. Even an online class in a topic I'm interested in, once a week, makes me happy for that hour. Again, this is true for me, and I'm not sure it would work for you, but I mention it in case it's helpful. [/quote]

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