I don't even enjoy going out much anymore.

I used to go out to bars and clubs often with friends or even alone if nobody wanted to go out. I used to live to party. Nowdays going out just doesn't feel the same. I don't know if it's because I'm older or if I have matured in some way but I find myself on the sidelines. I used to be on the floor mingling and dancing and drinking. Now I just complain about the music being crap, the drinks being expensive, the vibe being either too much or too boring. I just don't seem to be satisfied you know? Last time I went to a club I left early because I wasn't feeling it. The crowd seemed to be college kids and I'm in my mid 30s. I had a single drink and bounced.

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jehova · 31-35, M

I can relate i only liked goingbout in my late 20s after college. Once it was legal to drink it stopped being as much fun. Likewise life is too expensive for 7$ beers at the club or even the 20$ entry fee. Also once i was working full time who has the energy? Finally it turns out i had a brain tumor now its been removed nothing i onced enjoyed is the same anymore.
Now lets ook at the math. i was working for the equivalent of 18$ an hour before tax at 40 hours a week thats an hour work for entry into the club a half hour of work per drink (at least). If it was outside of walking distance (usually) thats 20$ for a ride home. Therefore i would spend 80$ to be in a room overcrowded sweaty and loud. To dance. Unlikely to talk to anyone. I went stag usually. And i almost never met anyone. Therefore i stopped going out instead opting to drink and smoke at home.