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‘I Rented a Friend to See If I Could Cure My Loneliness’ (article)
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You don't pay people to go on dates with you on dating sites????? They haven't made a platonic relationship site; they've made a platonic brothel.
Is there any aspect of the human experience that won't be corrupted by capitalism?!
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What if they keep charging you anyway even if they genuinely like you?
This is how I feel. Hell I work retail and am already expected to be friendly with everyone except I'm not paid as much. Even had a customer complain I was too friendly (she didn't like that I was making small talk while I worked with the people in front as she assumed that it was slowing me down and not me waiting for the til which is slow to do stuff). Except honestly I'd be worried about eventually ending up with a stalker that way.
I think the issue is that nagging thought in the back of your mind that people don't want to be around you of their own free will so you have to buy them.
That's expensive, I'll be your friend and all you have to do is buy me a beer occasionally.
If I really like you, I might even buy you one.
If I really like you, I might even buy you one.
I mean I get why this exists but the fact that it exists and is apparently thriving sets a dire fucking picture of modern society.
Looking at it that way makes it even worse, because you're essentially hiring someone with the responsibility of making sure you don't commit suicide. That's dire.
Given the number of "well obviously she was an escort, but we had such a connection"-type talk, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people deluded themselves into believing that the rented friends really care about them too.
In a post-Fiverr and gig economy world nothing surprises me.
Oh well gee wiz when you mention $150/hr, $25/hr for a friend doesn't sound expensive at all! Who can't afford that?
The internet only made it worse. Digital camaraderie is no substitute for real life interaction, no matter how much someone would like to tell you otherwise.
As someone with crippling social anxiety, I feel like this could be usefull to practice how to actually have friends. Like, how to act around them, how friendship works, etc. Sometimes, the thing holding you back is the inertia. it's been so long you've been with actual friends that you sort of feel like you don't need them, or that you can't make them, and this could be a good way to break this inertia.
Good point, imagine of someone starts to rely upon on of these "friends" and they quit the job or their schedule becomes too full.
I'm curious, does the US not have something like Meetup? - it's free and seems to do a lot of similar stuff (meet up, hang out for drinks etc).
https://www.meetup.com
I use it, it's great when you have no friends and just want to hang out with people.
https://www.meetup.com
I use it, it's great when you have no friends and just want to hang out with people.
I struggle to connect with others, and a combination of anxiety and depression doesn't help in maintaining contact.
Loneliness is still very much a thing across all age groups.
If anything internet makes it worse since it's easier to see qhat you're missing out on.
Yeah, the only positive side I see on this is for people to be able to practice friendship and be able to get proper feedback on what you might be doing right or wrong.
Aside from that it's just sad and will only make things worse for everyone.
Looking to rent a friend with Catherine co-op experience. These last two stages of Babel have been incomplete for 8 years.
Paying a monthly fee for friendship...
yeah cuz fuck people who arent able to form friendships naturally like everyone else right?
For people who are incredible shy, this could be a good option. You know sometimes you wish you could speak with someone outside your circle and making new friends is kind of hard for some people. Having someone to eat and pay them an extra doesn't sound like a good deal to me, but if it makes someone happy, then by all means.
Listen Susan, were friends right? Alright. I'm going to need you to stick this bag of sugar way way way up your butt while we go through TSA ok Sharon? BFFs forever right?
I really need a squad for Apex. $50/hour and they can pump my tires the whole time
"Dude! Awesome work living for 2:15 this round!"
But seriously. Let people spend their money how they want. It's kinda be nice to see a charity organization like this though, like just to give lonely folks someone to talk to or go for coffee or whatever.
"Dude! Awesome work living for 2:15 this round!"
But seriously. Let people spend their money how they want. It's kinda be nice to see a charity organization like this though, like just to give lonely folks someone to talk to or go for coffee or whatever.
Reminds me of Tiny Toons:
Apparently there are people renting themselves out in my area.
Attractive women too. Hmm...
Apparently there are people renting themselves out in my area.
Attractive women too. Hmm...
I can see why someone suffering from mental health issues could really use this.
That being said, it does seem like some people just use it to get a friend who never disagrees with them and that is just unhealthy
I mean, something like that makes me think these other rent a friend clients this Kay lady has are just paying for validation
That being said, it does seem like some people just use it to get a friend who never disagrees with them and that is just unhealthy
I mean, something like that makes me think these other rent a friend clients this Kay lady has are just paying for validation
Nothing will attract a woman faster than paying her to be your friend.Reminds me of Tiny Toons:
Apparently there are people renting themselves out in my area.
Attractive women too. Hmm...
I'm not sure how this really differs from gfe. Isn't that considered prostitution even if there is no sex involved since money is exchanged?
I'd probably feel worse after.
I'd probably feel worse after.
And what if we split our pay checks and the only thing we spend on each other is our time?
Yeah, but meetup is for group activities.
It actually is curious that there's never been a matching service for (non-paid) casual hang-outs/friendships.
Now I wonder if there are websites (or if not, an audience) for paid offline co-ops buddies.
I wouldn't do it for the same reason I wouldn't go to a prostitute or strip club. I want someone to genuinely like me. I don't judge people that do pay for this service though.
This seams like a terrible solution to the problem.
The idea of having a website encouraging people to make friends with each other is great, but putting a price on that friendship means it will never be authentic, making the whole thing meaningless and a complete waste of time.
The idea of having a website encouraging people to make friends with each other is great, but putting a price on that friendship means it will never be authentic, making the whole thing meaningless and a complete waste of time.