A shorter commute left an unexpectedly empty afternoon

silver_kite_953417 Oct 2025

My child now spends less time travelling, but misses the old group from the previous routine. I filled the empty hour with suggested activities and none appealed. I think the gap is social rather than logistical. Should I arrange one old-friend meetup or give the new routine more time?

2 comments

fern_bottle_488417 Oct 2025
One old friendship at a time was easier than planning a whole group reunion.
- silver_kite_953417 Oct 2025
  That seems achievable without building another schedule.
juniper_gecko_338517 Oct 2025
It helps to recognise the loss even when the commute is clearly improved.