But what if you don't really have a personal sphere?
N.A. and I, both being academics, spend our non-home time at school. Some coworkers I click with, and some I don't. Some of my coworkers and I hang out outside of work. They come over for dinner. We go grab a drink.
The problem is, we inevitably start talking about work-- the good, the bad, and the really ugly. I want to have friends, but it is exhausting constantly talking about school.
I love my job. I may BE the job.
But for the love of the science gods.... I need a break sometimes!