52 sats \ 1 reply \ @Signal312 23 Sep \ on: Dealing with loneliness meta
There's romantic love, and then there's being with people that you like and like you, that you can do things with. Friends and even acquaintances.
I think BOTH of these are in shorter supply now than they were previously. But I'd start with trying to be sociable, to make friends. Try hard to not be extremely picky about the kind of groups you hang out with. Do social things (join choirs, join groups that do pick-up sports, join dance groups). All face-to-face, not online.
From being around people, you become happier and more sociable, you have a better circle of friends. Then you are more desirable as a romantic partner as well.
But I'd start with trying to be sociable, to make friends. Try hard to not be extremely picky about the kind of groups you hang out with. Do social things (join choirs, join groups that do pick-up sports, join dance groups). All face-to-face, not online.
That's very practical, thanks for your suggestions. Some people are more extrovert and *charge their batteries by being with others. Other people are less extrovert and thus somehow consume their energy when they happen to be in social situations.
I always thought to be one of the second kind, but as time went by I started to consider myself less introvert than I expected.
Thanks again for the suggestions.
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