May 17, 2023·3 replies
SegaDreamFlashI don't get this lol bro was just saying that it's easy for him to meet people
So the report is about close friendship citing the average number dropping, "a majority of men (55 percent) reported having at least six close friends. Today, that number has been cut in half."
It's all well and good to collect numbers and be friendly but the issue is in maintaining and growing close friendships which facilitate deep connection
- May 17, 2023·1 replyTTU
So the report is about close friendship citing the average number dropping, "a majority of men (55 percent) reported having at least six close friends. Today, that number has been cut in half."
It's all well and good to collect numbers and be friendly but the issue is in maintaining and growing close friendships which facilitate deep connection
but his post was responding to people in this thread talking about how hard it is for them to meet folks or just say hi and s***
- May 17, 2023·1 replyTTU
So the report is about close friendship citing the average number dropping, "a majority of men (55 percent) reported having at least six close friends. Today, that number has been cut in half."
It's all well and good to collect numbers and be friendly but the issue is in maintaining and growing close friendships which facilitate deep connection
Also this is a terrifying statistic
May 17, 2023·1 replyY’all gotta stop blaming ugly people for not being approached by women lol
May 17, 2023·1 replyTTUSo the report is about close friendship citing the average number dropping, "a majority of men (55 percent) reported having at least six close friends. Today, that number has been cut in half."
It's all well and good to collect numbers and be friendly but the issue is in maintaining and growing close friendships which facilitate deep connection
This makes sense. My mom still talks to most of her friends from childhood. I've noticed our generation is not the same. Real connections are much harder to come by
- May 17, 2023SegaDreamFlash
but his post was responding to people in this thread talking about how hard it is for them to meet folks or just say hi and s***
Both sides are irrelevant is my point and we should discuss the real issue. We're in a friendship recession and it's killing us
- May 17, 2023·1 replySegaDreamFlash
Also this is a terrifying statistic
"According to the National Institute on Aging the health risks of prolonged isolation are equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day" May 2022
Social isolation here isn't defined as being a hermit it's simply not having close friends to rely on
- May 17, 2023Slutbear
This makes sense. My mom still talks to most of her friends from childhood. I've noticed our generation is not the same. Real connections are much harder to come by
Completely agree. The chances of making lifelong friends are dwindling not entirely because people do not put themselves out there; the very nature of friendship is changing and unfortunately it's hitting men hardest
- May 17, 2023·2 replies
BlueChew SeanPeople treat you different when you have locs fr
I think people just assume you're a peaceful, weed smoking rastafarian so they're willing to start conversations with youYeah unless you're a nigga with tats. Then they looking at you like you're a criminal
- May 17, 2023Slutbear
Yeah unless you're a nigga with tats. Then they looking at you like you're a criminal
dumbest s*** ever too lol like it shouldnt be a big deal
May 17, 2023HURRYUPSONICThis thread is triggering and should be moved to politics
S*** f***ing up my whole day fr
- May 17, 2023·1 replyHURRYUPSONIC
Y’all gotta stop blaming ugly people for not being approached by women lol
How many close friends you got SonicAllStarz
- May 17, 2023Caun
This country rather have more highways than trains that connect more people
Bars
- May 17, 2023·1 replySlutbear
Yeah unless you're a nigga with tats. Then they looking at you like you're a criminal
Most people just assume "You smoke weed
" but a lot of white people/corporate environment mfs definitely assume this 
Had to cut my dreads after 5 years because I wanted a job in the legal field, I couldn't imagine showing up to an interview with shoulder length dreads and walking away with a job
- May 17, 2023·1 replyTTU
How many close friends you got SonicAllStarz
One really close girlfriend and two guy friends I’ve known since high school
- May 17, 2023HURRYUPSONIC
One really close girlfriend and two guy friends I’ve known since high school
Real. Are you close with their friends?
- May 17, 2023·2 replies
Dating apps and the consequences they have on society! That's really what this boils down to.
Honorable mention:
- Capitalism
- Political divide
- Death of the nuclear family
- Social media and technology prominence
- Fear mongering from 24 hour news cycles
May 17, 2023CloudyDreamsAkon was ahead of his time
!https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6EEW-9NDM5k&pp=ygULQWtvbiBsb25lbHk%3D
May 17, 2023·1 replyMountain DudeDating apps and the consequences they have on society! That's really what this boils down to.
Honorable mention:
- Capitalism
- Political divide
- Death of the nuclear family
- Social media and technology prominence
- Fear mongering from 24 hour news cycles
The nuclear family is part of what led to this if we keeping it a buck
- May 17, 2023
twntyOh u right lol
- May 17, 2023·2 repliesMountain Dude
Dating apps and the consequences they have on society! That's really what this boils down to.
Honorable mention:
- Capitalism
- Political divide
- Death of the nuclear family
- Social media and technology prominence
- Fear mongering from 24 hour news cycles
Death of the nuclear family is a good thing
May 17, 2023·2 repliesTTUAre you friends or just casual acquaintances? How much effort will you put in to maintaining these?
Friends
Fym effort lol it doesn’t take effort or feel like a chore to hang out with my friends regularly lol it’s called being a normal person
- May 17, 2023·1 reply
Dating apps are trash though
Meeting people organically >
- May 17, 2023·1 replyBig Tobacco
Friends
Fym effort lol it doesn’t take effort or feel like a chore to hang out with my friends regularly lol it’s called being a normal person
NO IT'S CALLED EMOTIONAL LABOUR
- May 17, 2023·1 replyBig Tobacco
Friends
Fym effort lol it doesn’t take effort or feel like a chore to hang out with my friends regularly lol it’s called being a normal person
How many close friends would you say you have?
