So, I’m a structural engineer by day, and my main hobby is streaming mostly games, but I also love diving into paleontology documentaries and sharing those. It’s a blast, but I’ve noticed my offline social life has started to feel a bit like a neglected blueprint. The time commitment for streaming, building a community, and just keeping up with everything can really eat into evenings and weekends.
I really value my friends and family, and I don’t want those connections to get rusty. Has anyone else navigated this? I’m curious how you schedule things or set boundaries so you can be fully present for a friend’s birthday dinner or a weekend hike without feeling like you’re letting your online community down. Do you block out specific nights as strictly offline, or is it more about quality over quantity when you do see people? Any wisdom from fellow hobbyists who’ve found a good equilibrium would be awesome.