Originally Posted by Dr_Zed

Yes, especially higher value social circles. When I think of a high value social circle though, I don't necessarily mean one where there are loads of girls in it, but at a minimum guys who are helpful with jobs & realistic ambitions, and not deadbeat losers. Time after time, the guys who struggle the most I've noted, tend to hang out with the same kinds of guys rather than reaching out for help. They then wonder why they're depressed & feeling lonely much of the time.

Though, admittedly these guys are in a rut and so have to make the effort to break thru first, which ain't easy when they don't know where to start.

Z