We're all here because we're lonely, right? It's GREAT to have a place to vent about it, but if that's all we're doing I fail to see it leading towards a path out. I'm battling through the worst depression of my life but given that I use humor to cope I still think I make pretty darn good company, assuming of course our senses of humor vibe. I'll throw some info about myself below; feel free to respond in the comments or DM as you like. If you read this but don't I still wish you all the best in your quest to defeat loneliness.

General/Dudes

I'm 43, and I game on Xbox fairly regularly so that could surely be a shared activity. Have a good-sized library of games with some range, and was able to score a Series X last month. Other hobbies include cooking, fishing, gardening, getting back into shape (yoga/stretching, walking, weights, etc.), dieting and breaking said diet to try new restaurants...I have a deep love for sushi and tapas in particular. Additional possible points of conversation:

• Mostly politically liberal, though I have some conservative leanings around family ideology. Honestly I think the American system is effed in the A, I greatly admire the Nordic countries but don't dare invoke the "S" word.
• Parenting - Two kids, 20(f) and 15(s). Daughter lives away from me but regularly visits, son is week on, week off with mom. Being a dad is what I believe I did best with my life and one of the few things I will "brag" about myself on.
• NBA - Huge Celtics fan, don't follow the broader sport as closely as I used to but still know a decent amount. Son plays hoops so it's kind of our thing hehe.
• Relationships - Hindsight is always 20/20 but I've learned everything possible from my mistakes and enjoy hearing the opinions/perspectives of others as well. Have also been told I missed my calling (as a counselor) so if you're in a bummer relationship I'd be happy to provide an ear and outside perspective.
  

Ladies

I don't envy y'all, as much as it sucks to be a lonely guy online (I'm forever running into lame bots/scammers across a multitude of sites; it's like I'm lonely and depressed, not a fuggin' idiot haha) I could easily see the opinion you have it worse. Unsolicited advances (or even worse pics), your own scammers/bots and I'd argue imagery shredding your self-image is far more pervasive and impactful.

I'm not here looking for a date or relationship. I would not be OPPOSED, mind you, doubt many of us on this sub would be. I'd simply NEVER be the one to initiate flirting, let alone anything else. We're all just lonely humans seeking some sort of solace and possibly connections. I've always got on very well with women in a friendly sense and often times that's enough.

Apologies for the long-winded post, happy hump day y'all and remember you have value.