I've realized how lonely I really am

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Adult dcs visiting and stayed Christmas.We rarely see them maybe a couple of times a year.
They live 200 and 80 miles away.
They have their own lives for which I'm grateful.
I reduced my working hours to 35 from 60 a couple of yrs ago and I get Soo bored.
Due to being neurodivergent and life being busy I have no friends just acquaintances.
My dh is emotionally distant and I would say the marriage is dead.
No hugs or physical affection no proper conversation.He doesn't understand ADHD or want to know about it.
Anyone else feel like this and miss social connection at 60.

Needmoresleep I can relate to this.
I need to find something that is every other weekend as I still work some weekends and I'm exhausted working full-time and walking home .I get up at 5 am so I have decompression time in the evenings now .

I think communal walking groups would be ideal for you. Near me, some are offered as ‘walk and talk’, so intended for meeting other people and to improve mental health, others are offshoots of U3A and the WI.

U3A is in my area but only for retired and semi retired people sadly.
Walking groups are Tuesday when I'm working.
I will post on our local group and see what bites.
I've spoken to dh about once a month going somewhere for a new walk...he isn't a known walker and he agrees having been a few places with dd he enjoyed it.

I’m like this too. Joined a gym with lots varied classes so going there more and hope to be brave enough to try more classes in time. I’m more anxious now than when younger

Did you try Ramblers? You are allowed to join a couple of walks without paying. Weekend walks will include younger working people.

Walk leaders are volunteers and usually kind people (and a good proportion will be ND.) Contact them in advance explaining you are new and looking to pick up a new activity and you should find that they look out for you. (A friend who was widowed suddenly did this and almost immediately found a regular activity and a supportive network.)