Iv been holding off on this post for a while

IRL/Local

So im a dad situated in doncaster, england and i feel iv lost almost a decade of my life and everyone almost in it, old friends dont respond since i moved back here, nobody says hi, or ask how i am, family included, or everyone simply went their own directions, had kids since lockdown and i feel isolated from any kind of social life. I used to always be the organiser to arrange things, but nobody wants to do anything or speak

I have always considered myself a down to earth guy, the type that once would have been friends with absolutely anybody up until lockdown, met a lovely lady but we dont have many things to do, i work from home so ther3s that so everyday is almost rinse and repeat. I really need to get out more, since feeling isolated its almost like my health has started declining, i cant r3member the last time i had a bloody good laugh and was able to be myself, its hard, after being this version of me for so long, now ots like i dont know how to give myself a nudge to do things, i sit until days later things are too late, i do enjoy things eg racing and i play some xbox on an eve when kids are in bed but honestly as much as iv always wanted family life of my own i have become so cut off and haven't felt this lonely. Sounds sad. i know, im in no means looking for a daily texter as we all have busy lives. I just would like a chance at making a friend or 2 or few if in lucky! Im 35 , 3 kids balding rapidly, of course, and loner drinker on a weekend. I miss having friends and people i can rely on but not depend on. I just want to show i can be that fun Dan that i once was before lockdown and beyond. Is anyone else from the area feeling the same? Adults only please gender not an issue. Not great at airing things out in writing but its just been so long that iv jyst had a good chin wag that indont know what to say about myself anymore. I need to do more. Let me know something about you if local and perhaps we may find some common ground . Stay golden ✨️

Posted Jun 7, 2026, 4:47 AM UTC

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