Young men say why many of them are single: ‘Dates feel more like job interviews’

Re:Young men say why many of them are single: ‘Dates feel mo... by giardini on Friday March 03, 2023 @12:57AM (#35006297)

A significant problem is earbuds. People wear them anywhere: walking in the middle of auto traffic, in saunas and pools. Unless a cellphone is visible one may not realize a person is in a conversation.

Years ago It was depressing to see someone talking to himself in the middle of a parking lot; now it's an everyday occurrence but not madness b/c there's a real conversation.

Every now and then I ponder whether the cellphone and earbuds combo hasn't become the perfect disguise for schizophrenics.

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Re:Young men say why many of them are single: ‘Dates feel mo... by grog_tremor on Friday March 03, 2023 @04:09AM (#35007404)

I sometimes wear earbuds or headphones just to avoid people trying to talk to me.

I'm not even listening to anything, those things are completely silent. I just don't want contact with people.

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Re:Young men say why many of them are single: ‘Dates feel mo... by giardini on Sunday March 05, 2023 @11:46AM (#35031265)

grog_tremor says>"I sometimes wear earbuds or headphones just to avoid people trying to talk to me. I'm not even listening to anything, those things are completely silent. I just don't want contact with people."<

So you're essentially a hermit surrounded by a society! You may share some characteristics with those who meditate, deaf persons, the autistic et al but, to your advantage, you have the option of hearing.

I must admit sometimes I need some silence.

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