u/No_Expert_7460

I'm a 34-year-old woman, married with kids, and lately I've been realizing just how lonely I feel.

I spend most of my days at home taking care of my family. I do have a degree and at one point I owned my own business but currently I don't work outside the house, I don't go to school, and I don't belong to a church or any groups, so meeting new people feels almost impossible. I have a few friends, but they're people I've known forever, and sometimes I feel like I've outgrown certain relationships or just want deeper connections.

I keep myself busy. I work out, go on walks, read books, and I'm trying to become a better version of myself. In many ways, I'm changing and growing, but sometimes that growth feels lonely because I don't have many people to share it with.

I look around and see other women with careers, close friendships, hobbies, and a strong sense of purpose, and I wonder if something is wrong with me for still trying to figure out who I am at 34. Some days I feel content, and other days I feel stuck, like I'm living the same routine over and over again.

Has anyone else felt this way in their 30s? Did you eventually find your people, your purpose, or a way to feel less lonely?

Genuine question from someone who's curious and trying to understand different lifestyles and beliefs.

For those who are pescatarian or who avoid eating most animals because you believe animals are living beings that deserve compassion, why is fish considered acceptable to eat? And how do eggs fit into those beliefs as well?

I'm not asking to judge anyone, I'm honestly trying to understand the reasoning and philosophy behind it. Is it because fish are viewed differently than other animals, because of health reasons, or something else entirely?

I'd love to hear your perspectives!