I watched NHK BS Premium Humanience "Friendship: The Invention of Collective Living."
One of the guests said, "In the old days, we used to confirm our friendship by punching each other,
"Poor guy. He must have a broken brain, too."
Thinking that I was watching the program.
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However, I was stunned to hear that 'loneliness generates physical pain.
I have unfounded confidence that I can 'manage' when it comes to loneliness, but I'm not good at all anymore when it comes to 'pain.'
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"To avoid physical pain, I have to accept the tedious process of "making friends.""
Now I am immersed in a pessimistic resolve.