So there is a loneliness epidemic caused by capitalist alienation. However, I wonder if lack of material conditions also adds to this. I just keep seeing lots of my broke guy friends depressed because they can’t find a partner and it is so hard for them to meet new people. This makes me wonder if their financial situation is the main reason.
It’s a vast intersectional problem and material conditions are of course a big part of that.
Alongside that and riding that problem is the way capitalism has bent dating as a concept into something like rapid fire resume reading sessions.