FWIW, my life isn&#x27;t like this at all.  I&#x27;m 34 and my friends and I are all professionals.<p>It was gorgeous in Seattle this week. Monday night I went to a BBQ with 7 of my closest friends. We spent hours on the rooftop deck of their apt building relaxing and shooting the shit. The rest of the deck was shockingly empty for such a nice day.<p>Tuesday night I went to a different BBQ hosted by other super close friends in their backyard.  We spent hours relaxing and eating and having fun with their 4 year old.<p>Wed I messaged a friend I didn&#x27;t know that well and we got drinks after work. 3&#x2F;3 beautiful evenings spent outside with friends! I was happy about this.<p>I don&#x27;t mean to judge or brag, just share my experience. I&#x27;m finding meaningful connection into my 30s, which I&#x27;m thankful for because it&#x27;s really important to me.