People do realize covid life is hard for people that live alone too...right? I understand why it’s difficult for families, but I don’t know if people with families/roommates/etc. see how lonely this is on the other side.

Anyone have advice on what you’re doing to stay connected? Besides zoom happy hours...

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Sigh. I am not staying connected well. But I can commiserate. I definitely think a lot of the general public is missing what a giant problem the loneliness epidemic is. “How are you/what have you been up to” is like the worst question these days. I’m struggling but I have nothing to really complain about. I’ve been up to absolutely nothing, I went to the grocery store as my excitement for the week. I don’t want to go on a weekend getaway by myself. Etc etc.

But I’m used to the anti-single bias in our society, it didn’t start with Covid, Covid just made it worse.

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Pick a different friend that you reach out to once a week. Make it a thing that you reach out on Monday and schedule a call for later in the week.

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I like this idea. Thank you!

Find a good TV show - will do you wonders

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Rewatch a safe and comfortable show like Friends or The Office. Rick & Marty if your feeling adventurous

Tv, takeaways, finding something that’s going to consume all your attention besides work - I ended up buying a house lol, a bit extreme but it’s kept me so occupied I’ve not had much time to be thinking about anything else.

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Depending on where you live, the weather and the restrictions, you could consider some outdoor activities. I personally play tennis but also know people that catch up with friends by just meeting up and going for a walk outside. If outdoor things aren’t feasible, maybe try watching events with friends at the same time — online concerts or tours of museums, etc.

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I hear ya. Are you trying to stay connected to your team/work? Or stay connected in general?

Just in general. It’s weird...because I was on a decentralized team pre-covid, but their are still things missing in this new world.

What city do you live in? Are there outdoorsy things you can do?

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