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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I almost never socialize with people except when we hang out with other families. It’s May and I’ve had one solo coffee date with a friend so far in 2023, and then went to one book club with people I didn’t know (an effort to try and socialize more).

The problem is that I feel like I don’t have solo friends anymore. I have family friends. It is a real point of frustration for me— I feel quite lonely even though I’m almost never alone. Also burned out because while it’s nice to spend time with other families, I really need some time away from my kid so my brain can remember what it is like to not be at least half focused on her at all times.

Hosting dinner parties doesn’t feel like a solution for me because then I’m still home with my family, plus added stress of hosting. I really need more chances to just be out on my own. DH and I almost never go on dates, either.[/quote]

Single parent, but this is how it works out for me, too.  I’d like to have more time to spend with my friends who aren’t really kid people but for now most of those friendships are maintained online since the logistics/expense of a babysitter are a bit much for me on a regular basis.[/quote]

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