David Cooper

It doesn't mean they can't make room for you.

I grow on people like a fungus.

I feel like the first time they meet me, they don't like me.

And then by the 10th time, they'll resign to me.

And that's when we become close.

Right.

For someone listening right now who does feel lonely but would never admit it aloud to their, I don't know, partner, to their coworkers, to their existing friends, what is a small step they could take this week?

On the flip side of that, if you notice someone in your life who might be lonely, what's a thoughtful way to reach out to them to make them feel less lonely, to help them out without making them feel like they're, I don't know, a charity case or something?

Okay.

So reach out and offer plans and just be straightforward.

What are you doing?

Well, Gary, you have made my Wednesday on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday a little less lonely.

I appreciate you coming on the program.

Thanks so much for your time, my friend.

Always lovely, David.

Thanks.

Of course.

This has been so nice.

Gary, what a guy.

Gary Dierenfeld is his name.