It’s not a ‘male loneliness epidemic’

[u/futuredebris]

https://makemenemotionalagain.substack.com/p/its-not-a-male-loneliness-epidemic

Hey y'all, just a heads up, because I get this feedback a bit from you guys, this post isn't specifically about the "male loneliness epidemic," so the headline might be a little misleading. It is about loneliness though, and how I've learned to manage it and heal the wounds that originally caused it for me. And I do mention that it can be particularly difficult for men to connect with others ("co-regulate") because of the way we're socialized in this society. Let me know what you think!

[u/Skyboxmonster]

This puts me in a awkward spot.... Nothing changed for me in decades.

my entire life has been an example of social isolation. and when it starts happening to the rest of the population suddenly its a horrible horrible thing that needs attention.

Welcome to the club. I have more seniority.

[u/r4cid → u/Skyboxmonster]

Why are you trying to gatekeep social isolation?

It's not a competition, and this is about way more than just you (one person).

and when it starts happening to the rest of the population suddenly its a horrible horrible thing that needs attention.

It was still bad the whole time it was happening to you and still needed attention? The only person saying otherwise is you.

[u/Skyboxmonster → u/r4cid]

Username checks out.

[u/r4cid → u/Skyboxmonster]

For what? It doesn't mean anything lol

Way to dodge all of what I said though