Preface, nothing against those that do.
Its increasingly difficult to ever do fun things with my current friends. Now that I’m to the point where I have the space and the money and time to do pretty much anything I want, no one else has any time to hang out. I get ignored a lot, which I get, they care about their family more. But I’m the type of person who likes to host stuff and do things.
Not a huge deal to me, I’m fine being alone, but its like, man, its really fun hanging out and playing some IRL video games or just cruising or walking around outdoors etc. I guess nobody really has time as they get old though. Or maybe I need to find a younger crowd 😆 I have no idea.
Do you have many friends that are parents? If you like to host stuff, maybe hosting BBQ or potluck type gatherings that are more family friendly so your current friends are more able to participate?
Otherwise, the third space suggestions are going to be your best bet. Get involved in your hobbies with others, pick up a sport, etc.
I’m an uncle. I bring a popup canopy, extra chairs, and stuff that helps my siblings / other parents at gatherings.
At the last family funeral I brought a bunch of kids fabric colouring bags with markers. Kept all the little ones occupied during the ceremony.
I just got informed that my toddler nephew asks for me and tries to do somersaults like I ‘taught’ him once.
Kids can never have too many good role models. Takes a village to raise a child.
Yes!! My kid has many “uncles” and “aunties” in his life and it’s the best. Thanks for being that kind of uncle :)