Re:Half of lonely people think no one will notice if somethi...
by lgregg on Monday November 26, 2018 @06:33PM
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I much like u/modeless had a similar experience. I personally really like board games and would host or facilitate weekly board game nights.
To be more specific:
- Do you find/make friends ("campers"?) differently?
No, I just have space and time during the week where people pass through or remain for a season of life (or more). I still make acquaintances doing other activities in my life which grow into friendships at varied depths.
- Would they consider you a friend, or are these relationships more broad with less depth?
I would say all of the above, it depends on what you're defining as a friend. If everyone that isn't a stranger is your friend. Yes, I imagine so. I personally would say that I have made several friends who bring in people who are friends of friends, so an acquaintance to me at least initially. I also have the occasional person whom I invite from another part of my life that I don't feel stranger-danger about being in my home.
- How does maintaining the fire relate to maintaining friendships?
If they're present, then it's a bonding activity. If they're not, it's something that they've bonded over.
- Are you just a support person handing out favors with little expectation of reciprocity?
I'm not the guy that pumps your gas, if that is what you're asking.
To be more specific:
- Do you find/make friends ("campers"?) differently?
No, I just have space and time during the week where people pass through or remain for a season of life (or more). I still make acquaintances doing other activities in my life which grow into friendships at varied depths.
- Would they consider you a friend, or are these relationships more broad with less depth?
I would say all of the above, it depends on what you're defining as a friend. If everyone that isn't a stranger is your friend. Yes, I imagine so. I personally would say that I have made several friends who bring in people who are friends of friends, so an acquaintance to me at least initially. I also have the occasional person whom I invite from another part of my life that I don't feel stranger-danger about being in my home.
- How does maintaining the fire relate to maintaining friendships?
If they're present, then it's a bonding activity. If they're not, it's something that they've bonded over.
- Are you just a support person handing out favors with little expectation of reciprocity?
I'm not the guy that pumps your gas, if that is what you're asking.