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on the male loneliness epidemic
(lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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Screenshot of a Tumblr post by nongunktional:
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
I...simply don't know what to make of this. I'm a guy who finds himself thinking about the male loneliness epidemic a lot, and never in terms of finding a romantic/sexual partner. It's always about solid platonic bonds outside of that and kin, and factors that make those harder to find and maintain these days.
Is this just a shitpost and I'm too stupid to get the joke?
You are thinking about the actual meaning of the male loneliness epidemic, whereas many people online are thinking about the buzzword loneliness epidemic which has been peddled in manospheres as "women hate men so we can't get laid."
You're not stupid, you just can't see the bottom of the hole from all the way up here.
Ahhh, k. Didn't know (though not surprised) the term is being used in that context. Suppose that says something about what I'm exposing myself to these days, so that's good to know.
Appreciate it!
It's plain old misandry. They like to pretend this is the default, but look at the comments and it's all men saying no it's the first.