Always lonely. How not to be?

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My DS is 2 in a few days. I have felt increasingly, deeply lonely for the past year or so. I feel like my old friends are no longer interested, new ones (mum friends) we can barely have a conversation, I'm the boss at work so can't have authentic chats, and my DP seems to be totally uninterested in spending any time with me. He'd rather see his friends and thinks our quality time is eating dinner in front of the TV.

I feel like my life is just a merry go round of very boring chores and responsibilities. I have zero fun anymore.

Before DS I'd do lots of weekends away, dinner/drinks out, lots of cultural things with DP. Bags of time to take care of myself with yoga, gym, etc. It feels like another life.

Is this just what it is to be a parent / a mum? How long will it be like this?

What hobbies do u have? Maybe join a

Presses send too early!

Walking,running group? Craft or dance classes, meet people with similar interests? Could u volunteer somewhere?
What about suggesting date nights to ur partner?

Life changes, but it definitely doesn't or shouldn't stop when you become a parent. Meet friends, arrange those things you always did. Your DP is capable of looking after his kid while you are. Think about a babysitter and get out with your partner too. Even if it's just for a meal for a couple of hours together child free. Don't slip into a miserable rut thinking you can't enjoy life.

I'm a single parent and I'm neither bored not lonely. If you are in a relationship and are lonely, it's because your partner is shit and/or you have a dreadful relationship.

i posted on loneliness a few days ago and got loads of good tips

audiobooks and podcasts were suggested & have really helped me

insight timer app for mediation