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To the lonely people here... How do you survive these holidays? (lemmings.world)

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Xmas, new year, valentine's... Seems like the festivities are there just to remind me how much I failed as an adult man incapable of getting company. It's been over a decade since I've felt this way and nothing changes.

Alcohol and porn has lost its charm over the years.

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[-] Today@lemmy.world 35 points 2 days ago

It sounds silly, but you could try volunteering. I grew up with just my mom and we didn't have much $. She used to spend part of Thanksgiving and/or Christmas working at a 'soup kitchen'. Making the time better for other people can make it better for you too. Also, you might meet other single people.

[-] Platypus@lemmings.world -1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

It really isn't for me. Sometimes at work I feel used or stomped... That doesn't give me the will to help anyone else. If anything makes me resentful, people like me can't help and I don't believe in charities.

[-] apocalypticat@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago

Do you like dogs? Walking dogs from the local shelter can be fulfilling.

[-] Platypus@lemmings.world 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

There's no shelter here, and tbh I don't hate dogs but I don't like them either

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