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 > Additionally, the decline in marriage rates and delays in forming long-term relationships play a significant role. Sociologist Eric Klinenberg's work in _Going Solo_ reveals how the increasing prevalence of single-person households—particularly among men—contributes to feelings of isolation. Digital dating culture, while ostensibly expanding opportunities to connect, often fails to provide the deep, meaningful relationships men seek. This is compounded by the fact that men are less likely than women to maintain social networks outside of romantic relationships, leaving them more vulnerable to loneliness when those connections are absent or fail.
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 > Finally, mental health stigmas continue to inhibit men from seeking help or sharing their struggles. The societal expectation for men to embody self-reliance and emotional stoicism discourages them from building supportive networks. Studies such as those by Brené Brown on vulnerability show that the inability to express emotions openly hampers relational depth. These combined factors underscore how recent societal shifts have uniquely affected men, leading to increased loneliness and a pressing need for cultural and structural solutions.
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