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Feelings of loneliness

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Lao01991 · 22/02/2025 19:05

Hey

I have been feeling quite lonely since motherhood, I have shared this with my partner and when he goes out i find myself hoping that he would rather stay in, I think there’s probably feelings of envy - how he can socialise like that and it just not the same for me? Is this a normal feeling? I feel a bit upset as I shared this with him and he acknowledged that I feel this way but still chooses to go out. I don’t want to be selfish and I know it’s healthy for him to see his friends but I can’t help but feel sad sometimes. My network of friends don’t visit as often now. Baby is 10 months!

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Laiste · 22/02/2025 20:29

How often is he going out?

Are you actively keeping your friendships alive? Visiting them - with or without baby?

Can you join a local mother and baby group to make a few new friends?

Does your partner stay home and look after the baby while you go out and do something you enjoy ever?

Lao01991 · 22/02/2025 22:34

Perhaps once-twice a week to catch up with friends! Yeah I do have a great support network but my best friends aren’t local but I keep in touch online, I’ve made some great mum friends that I meet up with weekly. Yeah he does look after our baby if I go out but it’s quite rare I do now, maybe it’s just a little bit of envy for wanting connection!

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