Not seeing friends

[Phil10]

Hi I want to talk about the current situation. I have not seen my friends in almost 2 years due to COVID. We always met up in larger groups and only one met us with me and my wife that was March. Other than that seen nobody. It also spreads as far as family they don’t see me either expect close family. I see groups in there 20’s going out to pubs now they are open but I’m in my 30’s often social life isn’t as good if people are settled. Covid seems to have accelerated it and I am starting to accept my social life may never return. Can anybody relate to this?

 

[Cuchculan]

Is all about safety first. Large gathering is considered not safe. Plus, as you are not vaccinated and don't want to be, you might be putting yourself at risk. Why not just meet up with one or two of these friends one week, Then another few the following week. It is all strange. As a lot of sporting events are allowing cords back in. But they are telling people ' no house parties '. Confusing really. As there would be more people at the sporting events jumping around together and hugging each other if a goal is scored. I have stopped trying to make sense of their rules.

What is it about the vaccine that you fear again? Is it a trust thing? As in you don't trust the vaccine or you simply hate needles?

 

[Phil10]

Is all about safety first. Large gathering is considered not safe. Plus, as you are not vaccinated and don't want to be, you might be putting yourself at risk. Why not just meet up with one or two of these friends one week, Then another few the following week. It is all strange. As a lot of sporting events are allowing cords back in. But they are telling people ' no house parties '. Confusing really. As there would be more people at the sporting events jumping around together and hugging each other if a goal is scored. I have stopped trying to make sense of their rules.

What is it about the vaccine that you fear again? Is it a trust thing? As in you don't trust the vaccine or you simply hate needles?

Yes the needles and the long term effects. My wife got it and she’s been unwell for weeks due to it. Stomach issues.

I agree I could meet up one or two each week but none have asked to meet. Im not sure the fact nobody can meet bothers them. I hope once the pandemic ends it changes but not optimistic.

 

[Cuchculan]

Did your wife get the AZ vaccine? Did hear Eric Clapton talking getting the vaccine. Much the same as your wife. In his own words he was bad after the first shot. Even worse after the second shot. But we have others who will tell us that is only a small amount of people who feel that way after the vaccine jabs. Seems something we are not allowed to talk about.

Your friends might be just a bit a cautious. Better safe than sorry. Have you talked to them on the phone at all? Just to stay in touch with them at least. From there it might turn into a meet up at some stage. When they feel the time is right.

 

[Phil10]

Did your wife get the AZ vaccine? Did hear Eric Clapton talking getting the vaccine. Much the same as your wife. In his own words he was bad after the first shot. Even worse after the second shot. But we have others who will tell us that is only a small amount of people who feel that way after the vaccine jabs. Seems something we are not allowed to talk about.

Your friends might be just a bit a cautious. Better safe than sorry. Have you talked to them on the phone at all? Just to stay in touch with them at least. From there it might turn into a meet up at some stage. When they feel the time is right.

It was Pfizer one which is surprising as more people had issues with the AZ one.

No not spoke on phone I feel same way about holidays they are off the cards right now too. I am most missing the abroad trips and seeing friends. Some days I feel low due to this. My wife is getting a car soon so this will open up new travel for me I am hoping to focus on that and hopefully it will all blow over in a few years. I think people are getting tied if this all now. I notice larger weddings going ahead now but not so much birthday parties.

 

[Cuchculan]

Lot of people had zero issues with that vaccine. I know 1 or 2 who did. Especially after the second jab.

Friends will come back in time. I am sure some have their own families to think about too. Not exactly the best time for a gathering. It can be bloody depressing. New car might get you out and about a bit more. I think with weddings the numbers might be set at a max limit allowed. That is the case here. Only so many allowed to attend the afters. So still loads that would be there if allowed missing out on the wedding. Not sure about the UK. Might allow more to attend than Ireland.

 

[Buship]

Hopefully some measure of herd immunity will be possible in the U.K. soon given the high take up of the vaccine.

 

[AndyDavids]

Covid seems to have accelerated it and I am starting to accept my social life may never return. Can anybody relate to this?

I thought the same way a few weeks ago, but pubs and restaurants are slowly opening up with masks optional. I am still a little nervous but have started going out with friends a couple times. Hoping things get even better!