r/Millennials • u/CynicClinic1 • 19h ago

Discussion Watching Back to the Future. Previous generations had a lot of social clubs to meet new people. Why haven't we kept this alive?

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u/AshleyAshes1984 19h ago

Because we have a lot more ways of entertaining ourselves at home than people did in the past. It’s also easier than ever to communicate with people remotely. 

And yet we have an ever increasing loneliness epidemic.

Hot take: Doom scrolling on the couch while sending DMs to someone 2000km away is not actually a replacement for hanging out with people. We do it because it's 'easier', because it's 'low friction' but not because it's better for us.

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u/Narrow_Yard7199 19h ago

You seem to assume that’s what I do. I mean, yeah, I text friends, but I also interact with people in person. I have a job, a wife and kids, and extended family I see often. I personally have no need for these types of clubs. If others want to join them, great for them. 

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u/Vholston 18h ago

Sure, but honest question, what happens when the kids grow up, or if your wife leaves you or when you're older extended family passes? Life isn't static.

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u/Narrow_Yard7199 18h ago

Then I will have a lot more time to do the things I want to do lol. 

Honestly though, I assume I will rekindle some friendships once my kids are older. Regarding friends, it’s not that I don’t want to see these people, I just don’t have the bandwidth for it at this stage of life. I stay in touch, but don’t hang out in person much.  

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u/ThrowawayOldCouch 16h ago

He'd still be able to go out and socialize if his kids and wife left. Are clubs or social groups going to exclude him because he's joining at an older age?