one thing i think has really taken a hold of the world in recent years is a general sense of not just hopelessness, but of nihilism. that being said, i would be lying if i said i couldn't relate to the young men mentioned in the article about "gooning". as someone on the spectrum, i do wonder how many of those same young men are. i wouldn't be surprised if it was many
true. but it's very difficult to get out of a comfort zone and socialize with real women and very, very easy to get stuck in a hole and stay there, even if a part of yourself doesn't want to. some might see those guys and think of them as losers, but i empathize with them.
One of the most depressing things I’ve read all week… nice
one thing i think has really taken a hold of the world in recent years is a general sense of not just hopelessness, but of nihilism. that being said, i would be lying if i said i couldn't relate to the young men mentioned in the article about "gooning". as someone on the spectrum, i do wonder how many of those same young men are. i wouldn't be surprised if it was many
I think you’re probably right! It is, at very least, widely populated by men who struggle socially. It’s predatory, in that way.
true. but it's very difficult to get out of a comfort zone and socialize with real women and very, very easy to get stuck in a hole and stay there, even if a part of yourself doesn't want to. some might see those guys and think of them as losers, but i empathize with them.