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Yeah, that’s not at all what the male loneliness thing is about at all. Was the point of your meme to make fun of how ignorant people are about this particular issue for men or were you trying to suggest the issue is invalid and the result of misogynistic assholes? Because if it’s the latter I think you just demonstrated your own ignorance and should probably spend some time trying to empathize more with men and educate yourself.
A second person I can ask. What's the epidemic then? If it's not men failing to meet some pretty basic standards for empathy and kindness, what is it?
Not the person you replied to.
That's easy it's not not wanting to come off as a creep. Where do you meet them? I have been told you cannot approach women in the bar, work, gym, through hobbies etc. Only place that is okay is dating apps and they are awful for so many reasons for everyone involved.
You don't want to be creepy so you don't approach people. Then you get people calling you creepy for being lonley.
I don't think the main message is not approaching women anywhere. I think the main message is actually making friends before making a move. Not just asking someone out.
I've had 2 relationships and am in a happt marriage going on 10 years, and each one started by being friendly and sharing interests, because then it's natural to go do something together sometime.
Don't overcomplicate it, just be friendly and make it natural to spend time together.