For everyone out there in their late 30’s / early 40’s, is it normal to pretty much lose touch with all your friends due to everybody just being busy with their own lives or other reasons? I do have a handful of friends who I have known for many years and still talk to, but it just seems like as I’m getting older, talking to them and seeing them seems less frequent and I’m starting to feel more and more isolated. I’m wondering if this is normal for my age or if I’m just becoming more anti-social

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Keep in touch now because as you age, it gets harder and harder! Each year that goes by, it seems like I become more & more anti-social…and life isn’t meant to be conquered alone.

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I’m sorry to hear that. I hope things start turning around for you soon.

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Getting older, marrying off, having kids, or just stressed/working too much/looking for work/zero extra cash to spend are probably the biggest reason why your friend circle is getting smaller. Welcome to adulthood!

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Thanks for the sage advice

Hobbies outside the living space are essential. Smile & talk to people (even just a hi that may lead to more; a simple compliment or something positive also helps to get the conversation going). If your work is requiring RTO, embrace it & get to know your colleagues.

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It’s pretty normal I still see some of my friends but it does take effort. Also I’ve expanded to making friends with my kid’s friends’ parents so we try to plan play dates it’s another support system.

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