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on the male loneliness epidemic (infosec.pub)

submitted 3 days ago by carotte@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/curatedtumblr@sh.itjust.works

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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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[–] odelik@lemmy.today 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I don't understand the not making friends thing. I've made a string of friends in the last five years, and continue to do so. And I am a socially awkward, ADHD, anxiety raddled, sometimes annoying as fuck, mess. Maybe it's because I own it and just stopped caring what people think of me and they can fuck off if they don't like me being my genuine self? I dunno, all I know is that I do my best to approach people openly, kindly, and treat them like I'd like to be treated back and it largely works for me.

[–] Tattorack@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Maybe that has something to do with it for some people, but generally no.

Most guys can't afford to go places. Or they work so much just to get by that when they're finally done at the end of the day there's just no energy left.

It's a society issue, not a personal issue.