[simonmesmith]

I can relate to this. For me, I think it comes from a combination of wanting meaningful conversation (which doesn’t need to happen too frequently because you run out of meaningful things to discuss), having minimal interest in networking based on where I’m at in my career, having less time for frivolous meetups because I have many work and family obligations and want more time to myself, appreciating other things like spending time in nature and wanting to devote more time there, and being more discerning about who I spend time with.

It may change again, and perhaps there will be a point where I want to see people more frequently and frivolously. But right now, I have a strong urge similar to what you describe.