My brother and I are both in our forties and completely burned out from our careers, and when we get together we just complain about work and drink too much, and I think we're both avoiding talking about whether this is just how adult life is or if we're supposed to do something about it.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people are using each other's presence to avoid rather than explore the deeper questions their shared depletion is raising.
“Where Are You with Fatigue and burnout — physical dimension?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.