Feelings of loneliness

[Lao01991]

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!

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?

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!