I have noticed a number of news and opinion writers drawing attention to the problem of men in our society not having social connections. It leads to poor health outcomes, despair, drug and alcohol abuse, etc. So you're right to seek out social connections. We all are, really. This past year, when many of us were even more isolated, it made life that much more difficult. A generation or more ago, there were social and service clubs, community softball teams, bowling leagues, etc. Church attendance was higher, etc. We do better when we are in groups. This is interesting. I always tell my wife that I need guy time and when I talk with friends they mention similar thoughts. I probably overdo it with hockey, softball, and darts, but it does get depressing during the months I have nothing going on.