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Re:Sexual loneliness: A neglected public health problem? by phkahler on Thursday January 26, 2023 @03:34PM (#34538389)
I've been told by a few women in person that I'm really good to talk to. I disagree and think I'm average at conversation. Apparently most guys actually suck at it, at least with women.

I responded to one profile by noting the lake in the background of one of her pics and asking where it was. She about fell off her chair and said I might be the only guy on there who actually reads profiles.

Up your f'ing game guys, it doesn't take much apparently.

I got out of my shell by having dinner at the bar and talking to strangers of both genders. Now I'm a known regular and sometime people buy me a shot. This took years, so get started today.

Re:Sexual loneliness: A neglected public health problem? by voviz on Thursday January 26, 2023 @03:36PM (#34538423)
What kind of bars do you go to? I don't know much about bars, but I assume some bars are meant for that kind of stuff and others aren't.
Re:Sexual loneliness: A neglected public health problem? by phkahler on Monday January 30, 2023 @03:11PM (#34585687)
Not a club or pickup type place, just the local pubs where people eat, drink, and watch sports while seated at the bar. You can sit there and have dinner and not say anything, or choose to engage with the person next to you if they seem receptive. How to tell? Ask a question, see if they answer and make some attempt to continue - like asking something back, or telling more than a terse response.