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I feel that getting into the habit of small-talk can long-term reduce loneliness (not fix it necessarily) because the human brain is wired to feel some benefit
by KittenInABox 6y ago
I feel that getting into the habit of small-talk can long-term reduce loneliness (not fix it necessarily) because the human brain is wired to feel some benefit when interacting with other humans or even being in the presence of other humans. That's why, eg. even though writing is a fairly solitary action, writers are often stereotyped as constantly being in ambiently social places like bars and coffee shops. You may genuinely feel less lonely when you're ambiently in the environment of other humans for whatever reason.
- throwawayboise 6y agoThis is why I exercise at the gym instead of at home. I don't really know anyone at the gym (nor do I really make an effort to), but I recognize faces and get some motivation from being in a place with others who are all there for the same purpose. Just riding a stationary bike or lifting weights at home by myself is not a habit I have ever been able to develop.