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I've just been out for a lovely lunch....but

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Poppystone · Yesterday 17:45

It was ar DP's parents'. We've been together 2 years, I've met them a handful of times but we don't socialise with (either of) our parents that much. Tend to pop in for coffee on our own, rather than both go for lunch/the afternoon.

His parents are lovely, very similar in attitudes to mine and easy company. Very chatty which means you don't have to work at the conversation, which I am very bad at.

This time his aunt was there, who I'd never met, but she was lovely company too.

Mum had done a nice lunch and we stayed 2 hours, had a very pleasant time.

But, I am shattered. To the point that if I sit down I can't keep my eyes open. Do others get like this after social things, even ones they've enjoyed?

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ElegantlyDressing · Today 18:30

No, I get a real buzz from it all and probably more energy for the rest of the day if anything. But it does drain my ND DD who is very much an introvert.

inappropriateraspberry · Today 19:01

Yes. It’s having to be ‘on’ constantly, in guest mode. Very different no matter how nice your company is.

Dinosaurhearmeroar · Today 19:08

hamnish · Yesterday 17:58

It's this weather, too. I find it very draining. To the point where I feel very Downton Abbey - wanting to recline on a chaise longue, muttering, 'It's terribly... close today' while pulling a bell for afternoon tea.

Can I join you on an adjoining chaise while fanning myself?

TheeNotoriousPIG · Today 19:14

I do! It can be a nuisance at times, because I am so drained by socialising that I cannot summon up the motivation to do anything when I get home. I am an introvert by nature. A day at work is enough to drain my batteries for the evening.

I am looking forward to seeing family this weekend when they visit... but it's going to be incredibly draining. I'll have spent almost a fortnight in work, finishing on Friday when my family arrive, and they go home on Monday... when I go back into work for another fortnight, because I couldn't book time off. I would happily hole up at home for a week and take time off from the rest of the world to recover!

RanchRat · Today 19:14

Yes, love people, but socialising is exhausting for this elderly introvert. I still do it all the time though.

cupfinalchaos · Today 20:23

I love time to myself after a social event. I have heard before this can be a sign of autism but stand to be corrected. My dh recharges his batteries by being with people and can’t understand me!

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