Let me set the stage: Newly single dad of a young kid. After COVID-19 I haven’t done much outside of my home and taking care of my kid. I work full time-remote, and between the kiddo and leaving room for a hobby or taking care of the house, it seems like the only other thing I have time for is sleep.
The thing I know is that this is likely an issue with my anxiety and anxious attachment. The conclusion we’ve arrived at in therapy is that I gotta meet people. I apparently forgot, or don’t know how to do that. Where to meet people. It’s not a big city, but 200k-300k people in the county.
Maybe I’m looking for something of a strategy more than anything.
edit: thank you guys, I really appreciate it!
Find a gym with childcare. My local Y does, as do a few of the private gyms.
If you’re religious, churches often are good places to meet people in similar situations to you. Even if you’re not religious, or are politically progressive, there are congregations like Unitarians that may be a good thing to try.
Events at the library or park can be good.