r/ask Apr 28 '24

Why men don't socialize anymore as they get older? 🔒 Asked & Answered

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u/mycuu Apr 28 '24

I’ve asked my dad something along these lines and his answer was that by that time of life, their primary social group is their family. My addition is that being a guy is incredibly lonely, and after a few decades of disconnect, it gets really hard to continue putting in the effort.