Do you think that lacking material conditions under captalism is what prevents many people from getting into relationships or finding partners and or friends in general? (lemmygrad.ml)

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So there is a loneliness epidemic caused by capitalist alienation. However, I wonder if lack of material conditions also adds to this. I just keep seeing lots of my broke guy friends depressed because they can’t find a partner and it is so hard for them to meet new people. This makes me wonder if their financial situation is the main reason.

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[-] [email protected] 36 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Yes. This can be answered by a simple question.

If you are continually working to just barely survive, where are you supposed to find the time, energy, and money to date or go out to find a partner or friends?

Also where are you supposed to go to make friends? Third places have been all but destroyed, and unless you like going to a bar (you have to spend money), or get extremely lucky, then you’re completely out of luck.

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