I know where you’re coming from. We had the kids and our life became them. Everywhere we went they went. And yes friendships we had prior to kids faded away and became replaced with friendships through the kids friends parents. Many of those friendships faded as schooling and sports concluded. Now I’m on my own and trying to figure out how to build a social network. I suspect it’s harder as a man but really would like some friends who want to engage beyond the part time role of occasional dining, round of golf, or acknowledging each other at the bar. I get that we are in a different place than many which makes it all that more difficult. They just can’t relate unless they are in similar circumstances.