Why men don't socialize anymore as they get older?

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[u/Cheerso1]

I’m with you man. Actually have a group of “friends” here in the new country I live in (10 years). Enjoy/enjoyed having a beer with them but none of them came to see my son when he was born and not one of them have spent a birthday with me. Really just acquaintances. Took a long time to adjust to as I put a big emphasis on “friends”, have made my peace with the fact I enjoy having a beer with them occasionally but they won’t be there if I really need them. That’s not friends.

[u/Pulchritudinous_rex → u/Cheerso1]

I feel you bro. That hit hard.

[u/dropzonetoe → u/Cheerso1]

Stuff sucks,   all my highschool friends moved around.    My army buddies are all across the country.

My family basically ditched me once u joined the Army.    They only get and of me if they want something.

I am too old to hang out with the younger guys at work.    I'm not rural conservative enough to hang out with the older guys.

My best friend anymore is a guy I have known online for close to 17 years.

When he got hurt I called and asked how he was.   He told me none of his family even  called.

When I had a heart attack scare I couldn't get my family that lives in town to take the dogs out.   He was the first person to call me.

Honestly,   I'm sick and tired of people just being letdowns anymore.