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comment by goobster
goobster  ·  3268 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Radicalizing the Romanceless

I see two key problems with this... treatise? Missive? Manifesto?

First, he is lonely. But believes the sole answer to loneliness exists in women. That men do not play a role in alleviating loneliness, etc, for other men. He further reinforces this myopia through his google searches for terms. I know of a wide variety of men's groups, clubs, hangouts that have been happening since the mid-1970's (aka: BG, or Before Google), and still thrive to this day.

Loneliness is a stink like piss. It makes you an energy suck, rather than an energy source. So people who exude this lonely vibe get shut out... thereby becoming lonelier.

I guarantee you that Henry has guy friends that he goes out with on a regular basis.

Second problem, women are a two-dimensional construct to him. They have no agency, will, desires, needs... they are just wireframe models.

What is he offering to them? Why should they spend time with him? What value does he bring to their life?

Maybe when he gets a deeper appreciation for women as whole beings he might be able to find one interested in what he offers.