>Turns out, a "social circle" isn't really a thing in your mid to late 30s. You might have a few close friends but most people are tending to families at that point.
Is this really still that common? I just turned 30, share a flat with two people in their mid-thirties, and we have what I'd consider a pretty good social circle going on of people from their late 20s to 40s and a lot of our friends live in similar households.
It depends. Most of my friends got married from age 25-35 and their closeness usually aligned with the age of the kids.
Personally, I think my wife and I have a better social life than we did, but usually the people we relate to are either old close friends or folks with kids in a similar cohort. We’re active in school and little league and get to spend time with people. I think people who don’t make an effort to be involved in something end up falling out and not having a social life.
My four male cousins are all high flying finance bros and attorneys. They are in their 50s, never married, and from my perspective live like frat brothers. They’ve certainly dated more models and have been able to travel to really amazing places. Not my thing.
To each their own - nobody else knows the right way for you to live!
Depends on the city, you and your circle's life goals, and so on. As a recent parent I can say that I only maintain a few close friends whom I see sparingly. Between a full-time job, raising a child, and keeping a marriage healthy there isn't much time for much else.
If your social circle isn't interested in children then this isn't going to be much of a difference.
If you’re in SV - you’re not uncommon but that’s still uncommon when it comes to the greater US. The COL is main reason people do this practice. People around 30 are supposed to be in relationships, looking to be married soon if not already, having kids soon, and settling down.
Obviously, childless folks are becoming more common but this is mostly due to economic situations and not due to choice.
Is this really still that common? I just turned 30, share a flat with two people in their mid-thirties, and we have what I'd consider a pretty good social circle going on of people from their late 20s to 40s and a lot of our friends live in similar households.