I am seeing quite a significant number of posts regarding male loneliness. This is a significant men’s mental health issue. I am 33 now, unmarried, and have never been in a relationship. I have found a few ways to deal with my solitude that suit my situation and character. This will differ from person to person, according to their temperament, I guess. I am an introvert and not much of an outdoors guy. I don’t travel much. A significant portion of my day is spent at work. At home, I listen to music, watch movies, series, etc. I am also interested in reading books. I have a physical collection of around 1,000 books covering various subjects. Presently, I am writing a novel for a competition and translating an academic book and some poems. I used to go for long walks when I lived in a town, but since I am now in the city, I exercise indoors mostly. I have a close friend of 15 years, with whom I rant occasionally. He got married a few years ago, but the ranting still continues :) So, how do other unmarried men deal with their solitude? (P.S. This does not really mean that I am a stoic person, unaffected by the melancholy of solitude. Occasionally, the cloud of despair descends upon me.) submitted by /u/Anarkeeyan
Originally posted by u/Anarkeeyan on r/AskMen
what solitude?
lived with an abusive partner during my 20, and it’s a medical miracle I’m alive now.
now I’ve never had a more robust and amazing social network. I could vent for hours how amazing they are. I also have a poly thing going.
go out, get shit done, meet people that get shit done, building community for yourself if the single most rewarding and important activity you can do.