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on the male loneliness epidemic (infosec.pub)
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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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[–] etherphon@midwest.social 71 points 3 days ago (7 children)

It has nothing to do with getting laid.

[–] BodePlotHole@lemmy.world 48 points 3 days ago (4 children)

Came here to say this.

I'm 42, happily married, and can't find/keep/make a friend to save my life. My wife is very anti-social/introverted and has a good number of friends.

I cycle between thinking my interests suck, or I must just be un-fucking-bareable to be around and completely oblivious.

Maybe both... Probably both.

[–] vithigar@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm in my 40s and made a number of new friends this year by getting involved with my local fighting game scene. If you're into videogames at all I'd suggest trying it, and if you're not into fighting games specifically there are absolutely people at your locals who will be happy, if not excited, to teach you.

Fighting games are unique among competitive games in that while there is no cooperative aspect in the game itself they have developed one of the most collaborative and friendliest gaming communities I have ever had the pleasure of interacting with.

[–] frog_brawler@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

The first rule of fighting game communities is that you don't talk about fighting game communities. The second rule of fighting game communities is that you don't talk about fighting game communities.

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