Almost one in five men admits to having no close friends, a survey has found

Re:Almost one in five men admits to having no close friends,... by mieseratte on Sunday September 22, 2019 @01:15PM (#21042508)

To be frank, this rings a bit like “How to beat depression? Just be happier!”

Of the “lonely men” I know most are the type who simply don’t put themselves out there to make friends in the first place. For some this is problematic, for a select few this is self imposed.

As a guy, at least for friendship, I have no reservations about “putting myself out there.” You’d be surprised how many folks you meet can’t or won’t, but are normal folks and great friends once that initial obstacle is overcome.

At the end of the day, different strokes for different folks. If you make better friends with women, get at it.

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Re:Almost one in five men admits to having no close friends,... by intrasight on Sunday September 22, 2019 @01:25PM (#21042587)

I was of the type that didn't put myself out there. Certainly I had to get over that first. I have male friends who are lonely, and I keep saying that you do need to get outside your comfort zone.

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Re:Almost one in five men admits to having no close friends,... by chousuke on Sunday September 22, 2019 @03:18PM (#21043293)

I hear that lots but it always leaves me wondering, what is the thing that actually gets you to do it?

If the solution were that easy, there wouldn't be a problem.

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Re:Almost one in five men admits to having no close friends,... by intrasight on Tuesday September 24, 2019 @10:15PM (#21066916)

Putting yourself out there isn't easy - at least not at first. Build confidence in small steps.

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