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Originally Posted by Capt. Carrera
File this under seeing things from a different vantage...
So next time you see an older guy hanging by himself? Reach out and include him in some guy stuff. It just may be a bigger deal than you think.
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Thank you Dixie. Good to hear things from your perspective.
I was single until I was 43 and I never felt lonely. I'll be frank and tell you my hormones directed most of my interactions with women, rather than wanting companionship I just wanted to get laid.
I've had a partner now for 30 years and I don't know if I would be lonely if Vicki wasn't around.
Vicki works at the local Council on Aging's dance once a week. She's gone from 2 to 9 PM. Usually I'll hang at home, enjoying being by myself. Sometimes I'll go out for dinner. And there I am, an older guy hanging by himself, enjoying a little alone time, and in no mood to have it ruined by someone trying to "cheer me up."
So don't automatically feel sorry for an old guy sitting alone. He may be just fine.