Anyone else lost enthusiasm for socialising?

[Ishacoco]

I can't understand it. I'm usually the one going out at every opportunity, having people round for boozy suppers, pub quizzes, etc., etc. But now I have absolutely NO desire to do anything at all. I have three (lovely) social engagements coming up in the next week and I can't face any of them. I'm going to have to cancel because I just can't do it.

So strange! Is anyone else the same?

Yes, I'm the same! I don't mind admitting that without a lovely cocktail, nights out don't hold the same glamour and the thought of having to do the whole makeup removal thing when I get home...I'd rather stay comfy at home

I am fine with a (decaf ) coffee date and some lunch, but that's my limit.

Looking forward to baby arriving and rejoining the world!

Me to!! I've had a horrible pregnancy so far and any event I have to go to feels like a chore 😫 and I know people mean well but I get sick to death of people asking me questions about my pregnancy!

Yes! I feel like alot of the things I enjoy in life have been taken away from me. Social drinking being the biggest one I miss. I just CBA to drink orange juice and watch others drink.

I’ve felt like this my whole pregnancy. Can’t dress up, have a drink, enjoy my meal, constantly fielding stupid boring questions about the same things, trying to ignore unwanted comments about the size of my body or my appearance, people making unhelpful remarks about how bad having a baby is, the awful “how’s bump” (makes my skin crawl) - I just felt like socialising was pointless as it wasn’t the same and that I might as well just stay at home. My husband and I usually go out for dinner a lot but I didn’t want to do that either. I think we’ve been out three times since I got pregnant in August because it’s not the same when you don’t look nice and have to sit there drinking lemonade. Initially I was forcing myself to go out, but I never enjoyed myself and after about 20 weeks I just started saying no. I have 11 days to go and I cannot wait to not be pregnant anymore, I’ve felt so trapped and miserable.

Yep! At 24 weeks I have reached the point where I just want to sit and watch Netflix in peace with my biscuits 😂

I feel exactly the same, don’t even enjoy going out for a fancy meal as it’s not as enjoyable without a nice glass of wine. I can stretch to going out for a curry but that’s about it. I’ve got a 40th birthday coming up for a close friend in a few weeks and I’m already dreading it.

I’m also selfishly hoping we don’t have a hot summer as I can’t go and enjoy it in a beer garden.

Completely agree with you all!

@WorryMcGee your post (and username ) really resonated with me. I feel the very same. I love the relaxation of a lovely meal out and the ritual of indulgent drinks! I could happily sniff and sip away at a lovely red over a bowl of pasta and enjoy great company. But at the moment, I see boredom and pointlessness in socialising. Looking forward to the time we can have babies here safely and join in the fun again!

@Hellohello5678 ohhh I’m glad it’s not just me (but also not glad because it means other people are miserably bored as well 😩) husband has just popped up to the pub to see a friend. I’m so envious I think I might have actually turned green the fun times will return but for now we wait 😭

I'm actually hoping that we don't get a long, hot summer because there will be a beer garden somewhere calling my name and I'll have to ignore it.