Being brutally honest, having no social life was the norm pre-pandemic.

When I was younger in my 20s/early 30s I had a huge group of friends and was a social animal. Then things changed.

I moved a lot and gradually lost touch with everyone. They in turn slowly settled down with partners and kids etc., while I stayed single and even though I'm in a long term relationship now, we never wanted kids.

The phone went from ringing frequently to...silent... and the only person I now have a conversation with is my other half. He wfh too so he's not got that many friends either.

It's extremely difficult to make new friends when you're a woman in your late 40s, no kids, that is still happiest going to the movies, listening to post rock/alternative music, watching n reading sci-fi and fantasy, into anime, that's a HUGE fan of foreign film and serials from Asia. How do i find like minded people irl? The answer is, I don't.

My point is, I can relate to how you feel OP. I just made my post to commiserate:) On a positive note though, once we get outta this...I hope you have yourself a blast!