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Elderly people, particularly but not only men, suffer social isolation and loneliness. It is a social problem across the developed world. That's because people
by rendall 1y ago
Elderly people, particularly but not only men, suffer social isolation and loneliness. It is a social problem across the developed world.
That's because people tend not to make new friends in middle age. That trend begins in the mid 20s.
No matter your age, learn the trick of making, and keeping, new friends. Of all ages, sexes, cultures, types. It is extremely vital to your mental and physical health.
- 9rx 1y ago> learn the trick of making, and keeping, new friends. The trick is having time and energy. The challenge is finding the time and energy in your mid-20s and beyond when things like your career, children, etc. come crushing down upon you, all while, at the same time, your body starts to lose is youthful vitality.
- rendall 1y agoI understand. I have been there myself. I found it very difficult to crawl out of that hole. It helped me to understand that since a series of decisions led me there, that a series of decisions could lead me out. It took some irrational risk that paid off in my case. Since you mention a family with children, modeling good health and socialization will help the children in your life too. Do try, if you can. No shame, if you sincerely cannot. Good luck.
- rendall 1y agoThis thread might be illuminating https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44913663 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44913663
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