Even though I dont talk to people much, I like to show that I care. Reading about the misery of the the men on this board made me more lenient with people. I have sent letters to people before, and I think I should continue to do that to cheer people up. Been thinking about approaching strangers who seem lonely, especially now that I'll start college next year. In what ways can you alleviate the loneliness alot of guys face? Should I aim at befriending those who look lonely? I believe that if I make a small change in the way I treat people, it will cause a ripple effect where the world becomes a better place.
>>83304311blessed post, I'm trying too op, all we can do in this world is try to be kind to people who need it
>>83304324Thanks man. It's a bummer that people give up on life. I really wish to prevent that
>>83304560There are people who need kindness and love and there are people who just need to be shit on until they start acting with kindness and love. I was the latter and I'm still working my shit out.
>>83304311Most wholesome thread on this shithole board so far.>In what ways can you alleviate the loneliness alot of guys face?Mostly by talking about their interests/hobbies if they have them, or otherwise talking about random shit you/they experienced lately, childhood stories, whatever. Above all else, listen to them. Ask open-ended questions about what they talk about, sometimes you can give your opinion so you aren't just an interviewer but also stay open-minded. Don't give advice unless they specifically ask you to. You can make someone's day by simply just listening.>Should I aim at befriending those who look lonely?Right, there are people who are lonely and others who just want to dwell on their loneliness. The latter cannot be saved unless they choose to engage in the conversation as well, otherwise you're wasting your time. If they don't seem like they want to talk, give one-word answers, don't listen to you, etc. then after the first few clues just say goodbye and move on. They aren't just lonely, but also insufferable. The truely lonely people want someone to talk to, and once they're given the chance they will. Give them that chance.
>>83305068I dont want to feel like an intruder though. I feel like people have normalised being lonely so much, that if a person just wants to talk to them, they take it as being weird. I want to lighten someone's day, not be seen as some creep or weirdo. I am also mildly worried about if ill get im danger. At the same time, I know most people are safe to be around. >listen to themI have noticed recently that alot of people dont actually listen to eachother. I definitely need to work on this. Modern society have made people so fixated on themselves, me me me me. We take less time to consider others. I like to take walks or go to the park, I think ill try to approach someone on one of my solo walks
If you are a girl it's basically guaranteed you will be raped at some point. Your choice to go that direction. Just know you chose it, you put yourself there knowing the consequences
>>83306747Low-trust bullshit like this is how we got the loneliness epidemic in the first place. Turn off the Fox News fearporn, gramps. Props to OP for actually being part of the solution. We need more people like them.
>>83306747Yeah thats what I thought too. I have always had the "better safe than sorry" mindset. But I live in a safe country, and i dont get under the influence in dangerous places.>>83306999I want to be a part of the solution, but my life would be over if I get brutalised. I have a taller frame, but I have absolutely no propper line of defense.
