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Screenshot of a Tumblr post by nongunktional:

when i first heard about the male loneliness epidemic i was like oh yeah close camaraderie and bonding between men is often discouraged in favor of competition or, if not discouraged, at least filtered through a lens of individualism that precludes deep connections. and then i learned what people meant by it (men arent getting laid) to which i say skill issue

to all the men out there not getting laid: try less hard to get laid and try more hard to be an enjoyable and relaxing presence

  • kadu@lemmy.worldEnglish
    923·
    10 months ago

    Making and keeping friends, especially meaningful friendships, is getting harder and harder.

    Have you seen the reaction these “male loneliness epidemic” guys have when a girl says they just want to be friends? Sorry, but there’s no way you’re trying to pass it off as “no it’s not about sex guys really they just want close friends and rainbows” with a straight face.

    • Soulg@ani.socialEnglish
      14·
      10 months ago

      Has it ever occurred to you that bad actors could be hijacking something to use it for their own nefarious purposes? It happens all the time.

          • kadu@lemmy.worldEnglish
            311·
            10 months ago

            Ever heard of Ben Shapiro? Steven Chowder? Tim Pool? Charlie Kirk? They’re all insanely dishonest pieces of shit.

            Fully agree.

            They and other shitty fascist conservatives use the loneliness epidemic

            What loneliness epidemic?

            They’re all dishonest pieces of shits trying to divide the populace further

            Also fully agree.

              • kadu@lemmy.worldEnglish
                26·
                10 months ago

                Consider providing a source better than a random screenshot from a Tumblr post, then.

                  • kadu@lemmy.worldEnglish
                    12·
                    10 months ago

                    So no source? Nice try, but it’s quite obvious you’re trying to dodge the absolute lack of evidence for this pathetic “epidemic”.

        • Soulg@ani.socialEnglish
          51·
          10 months ago

          So… You know literally nothing about this topic at all and just want to lump it all together with incels, got it.

          • kadu@lemmy.worldEnglish
            15·
            10 months ago

            Still avoiding linking that source, huh? There are better ways to try and hide the fact you can’t find a good one.

    • deaf_fish@midwest.socialBannedEnglish
      9·
      10 months ago

      They never said it wasn’t about sex. They want sex and…

      Girls want sex and… too

      Relationship stuff is just very hard. It’s like one of the few real things in this world.

      • kadu@lemmy.worldEnglish
        513·
        10 months ago

        Girls want sex and… too

        Sure…? how does that fit in with incels and male loneliness epidemic exactly?

        • deaf_fish@midwest.socialBannedEnglish
          91·
          10 months ago

          How doesn’t it? Unless male the loneliness epidemic is only an issue with gay men, but I thought it was for all men.

          • kadu@lemmy.worldEnglish
            512·
            10 months ago

            I said male loneliness epidemic is not about friends. Your counter is “women like sex too!” which yes… are you suggesting they should stop choosing who to have sex with and accept guys to fix this supposed epidemic? I assume not, for the sake of your own mental sanity.

            In which case what’s even your point? Women like sex, the sky is blue, I ate rice today at lunch…?

            • deaf_fish@midwest.socialBannedEnglish
              6·
              10 months ago

              What I am saying is that your comment here:

              “no it’s not about sex guys really they just want close friends and rainbows”

              Is not was not the person’s argument. They said:

              It’s way more than a sex issue.

              Which is what I was calling out in my original reply to you:

              They never said it wasn’t about sex.