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when i first heard about the male loneliness epidemic i was like oh yeah close camaraderie and bonding between men is often discouraged in favor of competition or, if not discouraged, at least filtered through a lens of individualism that precludes deep connections. and then i learned what people meant by it (men arent getting laid) to which i say skill issue

to all the men out there not getting laid: try less hard to get laid and try more hard to be an enjoyable and relaxing presence

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[–] LH0ezVT@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Alright, anedotical evidence time! I am aware I am in a bit of a bubble, as I try to avoid the local variant of maga as much as possible in my life.

But I know several single male friends who I would say are at least of average attractiveness, smart, funny, know how to use a shower and a toothbrush, have decent education/money, cool hobbies and are politically progressive. Also I know of at least three of them who are deeply unhappy about not getting into a meaningful relationship.

Sometimes people are just stuck in a life situation or a place with not many compatible options and ways to meet people.

[–] BussyCat@lemmy.world -5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

How do you define “cool hobbies”

[–] LH0ezVT@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Skinning hookers in their basements, plotting the violent takeover of the government, woodworking, climbing, just the usual boy stuff, you know?

Jokes aside, "things that a large percentage of the population looks at and says, hey, that is a cool hobby". How is that for a definition?

[–] BussyCat@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Woodworking is a fun thing to do and a great conversation starter but also commonly done at home or at a shared work area that is all male

Rock climbing and plotting the violent takeover of the government has worked well for me however