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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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[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Been doing all of those things. Still lonely.

Ignoring or dismissing the problem isn't going to make it go away.

Join groups where the focus is not sex or angry fight club bullshit and meet people and get to know them slowly. Go to third spaces like coffee shops or local events - get out of your room and step away from the keyboard.

That's good advice, but there's very little time for this between working and running errands.