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		smogcutter on Jan 23, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Young men now spend more of their free time alone ... I mean, it sounds like what really fits the bill for what you’re looking for are coworkers or collaborators more so than friends. Which is fine, and recognizing that might help you find it. End of the day, having meaningful social connections takes actually being interested in other people, not just a shared external interest, or hobby.

johnnyanmac on Jan 24, 2025 | [–]

Harder to do for (assumed) males. Males gather over "things". Women tend to gather over "community" more than the "thing".

That's a part of why modern male groups break up easier. No more "thing" no more Meetup.

hackable_sand on Jan 23, 2025 | [–]

This is the one.

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