The Male Loneliness Epidemic

We keep hearing about the “male loneliness epidemic” like it’s some mysterious new problem no one can figure out. But it’s not a mystery—it’s the result of an old playbook colliding with a new reality. A big part of the male loneliness crisis comes down to this: a lot of men weren’t raised to actually understand women—or care about their wants and needs. They were taught to be providers, not partners. To “man up” instead of listen. So they barrel through life assuming women will naturally fawn over them just for existing. But thankfully, women know now that they don’t have to put up with arrogance or childish behavior just to feel secure. They can make their own money, build their own lives, and walk away without looking back. So when these men try to play the old game, women just roll their eyes and keep walking—leaving the guys standing there, confused and bitter, wondering why they’re lonely. The truth is, they’re still playing by rules that no longer exist, and instead of lea...