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mrosario716 t1_j2je8a8 wrote

I love Keanu Reeves! He seems like such a down to earth guy and always willing to help someone.

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AdonisGaming93 t1_j2jhv07 wrote

My only question is...did he actually say this or is it something that kinda spread around but he never actually said?

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RanCestor t1_j2jjqxv wrote

Dude is "The One" in the matrix..

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surferos505 t1_j2jnt0u wrote

“Keanu reeves is my favorite actor, everything he says on the internet is true!”

— Abraham Lincoln

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thethunder92 t1_j2jocue wrote

I like how he’s a cool introvert, makes me feel good. Sometimes I feel like a loser because I’m not outgoing, but we all move through the world in our own way

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Paoloadami t1_j2jrk09 wrote

I am pretty sure these are not his words.

Keanu is not single. PROOF

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Sergeant__Sleepy t1_j2k1a6t wrote

It ebbs and flows. Sometimes I’m lonely and sometimes I’d rather lick sandpaper than do anything with you filthy animals

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Really_McNamington t1_j2k26bp wrote

Depends on the person. I can go weeks to months without speaking to anyone more than please and thank you in shops and not feel any lack. I have one friend who can't stand being alone for more than half a day.

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rabb1thole t1_j2kercc wrote

Whether Keanu said it or not, the words are true.

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bill1024 t1_j2kg3bt wrote

Being lonely means company is not an option.

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R4ndyM4r5h420 t1_j2ki4ry wrote

All well and good coming from a pin up who can get company whenever they desire.

Loneliness can become super entrenched. Some people go years without any source of love in their life.

That leads to depression, hopelessness etc and the kind of self esteem and self love talked about here simply isn't possible.

Being alone though choice and choosing to enjoy your own company over the company of others isn't the same as abject loneliness

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Jasong222 t1_j2km0en wrote

Replying to R4ndyM4r5h420 (#1,260,494)

I was thinking asking similar lines. Dude's one of the world's most recognizable faces. People are friendly and nice (probably fauning, even), wherever he goes. He can get company whenever he wants it. That changes the perspective a bit.

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Ian_Christoph t1_j2kwmrz wrote

I assume that a star actor who said this while in professional business relationships, with directors and producers, would face stressful repercussions in the near future, and then decide to never say that again.

That being said, I immediately knew it was an artificial "quote."

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Adeno t1_j2kxits wrote

With a few million dollars, it's easy to be happy even when you're isolated. Hell, I can be happy and I'm mostly isolated and I'm not even rich. Just gotta be a natural loner.

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earhere t1_j2kxnmx wrote

There's a difference between being alone and lonely

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oddible t1_j2l4ax1 wrote

"Keanu Reeves to play Lionel Messi in the upcoming biopic about the Argentina player's life." - Diego Maradona

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CanadianTurt1e t1_j2l9qkc wrote

Being single and in Keanu's shoes is not the same as the average person's loneliness. Keanu has the means to replace his loneliness with someone or something immediately because he has an abundance of people who worship him.

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[deleted] t1_j2ljggk wrote

Replying to ErikTh3Barbaric (#1,260,515)

No offense, but considering COVID had just devastated so many people's social lives and caused mental health to be an issue more recognized by society than ever, and not everyone can really relate to this quote (personally I half relate but half disagree ^(1) ) despite trying to self-convince because some people have been there, and for those yet to be there all they have to do is try, and if they're not there they didn't try hard enough… (same logic in italics could also be said of healing-by-prayer: ridiculous except the latter has no success vs the former sees success in a handful of people) and considering social-interaction-is-important-for-mental-health is pretty accepted by the field of psychology, well:

Please don't intentionally isolate yourself for the sake of getting better at tolerating isolation. Humans are (generally) social animals. Be kind to yourself, including doing a favor for your mental health by socializing.

The point of the quote is you should always do your best at taking care of yourself no matter if you're in a relationship or terribly isolated from everyone or anywhere in between; that includes not only making life enjoyable when there's no one around, but also seeking social interactions when you're lonely: make friends, find relatable people online, call your family (if it's not likely to end badly).

Some people get to win competitions "for working really hard" as they say, but apparently that doesn't mean working really hard will guarantee you a win. Okay the example is a bit extreme, but just know people aren't all the same. Some people do succeed in adapting to isolation; others don't. The quote verbatim is probably worth a try, but don't hang your life on it.

Alone or not, you are valid and not inferior; you don't have to live one way or the other; it is your choice, and your options are for you and you alone to explore and determine, and you are rightful to alter your decision at any time.

[^1]: Personally, I'm better at tolerating isolation when I get myself busy doing stuff, but still I need to vent, bad things, good things, to someone, anyone, from time to time.

u/ErikTh3Barbaric thanks for carrying me for my comment-reply visibility. I just think this is very important.

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MikeAndresen1980 t1_j2lllvg wrote

It also helps to be 6foot tall, an A list celebrity and being worth 200 million dollars

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digitelle t1_j2loq7f wrote

Wiki says he & Alexandra Grant are an item. That being said he sounds like the type of person who values time on his own.

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Fluffy-Ad-6938 t1_j2lrri3 wrote

Replying to mankrane (#1,261,120)

Being single in Keanu's position is not the same as being lonely for the average person. Keanu has so many people who adore him that he has the means to instantly replace his loneliness with someone or something.

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aSharkNamedHummus t1_j2lw85e wrote

Replying to Really_McNamington (#1,260,091)

Consciously, I feel pretty unaffected by being alone. I have been for years. No friends close enough where I can be 100% myself; the only one who really knows me right now is me. And I thought that I was fine with that, but recently a friend gave me a really long hug when I was stressed out, and I remembered how much I love being deeply connected with others. I think that I was living in a state of constant alertness and skittishness, where I was constantly having to be the only one to watch my back, and it was exhausting in a way that I didn’t realize until the weight was removed and I realized that I can trust other other people to look out for me. I had been living an “every man for himself” mentality, and it turns out that I desperately need to rely on others and be relied on to cultivate a sense of safety and security; not necessarily romantic relationships, but platonic ones.

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Saroan7 t1_j2lx087 wrote

What's with the comments assuming Keanu is out chasing people? I thought that's Leonardo DiCaprio?

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LandeJunior t1_j2lxa39 wrote

You can take yourself to dates if you're Keanu Reeves otherwise don't.

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Master_of_Frogs t1_j2lxykk wrote

Bold of you to assume that people have the money to go out and eat or buy clothes.

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knfr t1_j2m0xgt wrote

Time for this man to discern the priesthood.

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ultimaIV t1_j2m5ztu wrote

Says someone who can get laid incredibly easy

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mickymazda t1_j2m90wp wrote

True or not, I've only ever heard good things about old Keanu. I like him.

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Joshua_Is_Zeus t1_j2mc4ft wrote

"People will believe anything if you put a quote on a .jpeg" - Abraham Lincoln

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Majukun t1_j2miumm wrote

Do I really need to explain the difference between being alone by choice and not being alone by choice?

I mean it seems to me like a pretty straightforward difference, but people quoting this seem to miss it for some reason.

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Zakman360 t1_j2mkpbd wrote

Replying to ErikTh3Barbaric (#1,260,515)

At a genuine psychological perspective, it’s a bullshit quote that makes people feel bad about themselves for the normal human reaction of loneliness. Unfortunate fact is that we need each other

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PingouinMalin t1_j2mllcn wrote

Replying to R4ndyM4r5h420 (#1,260,494)

I've known loneliness and it was a fucking dark path indeed. Thinking about suicide very often, being depressed all the time, it's utterly destructive. I still bear many scars from that time.

Having some alone time can be great. Being lonely ? Not so much.

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SrTxt t1_j2mscrv wrote

Actually it is easier to want the solitudeness when you are handsome enough to chose when to spend time with someone. When it is not a option, it kind of sucks to never be able to found anyone.

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Sreyes150 t1_j2n1all wrote

Unfortunelty some of yal lonely AF and your in a relationship

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DrDerpex t1_j2n20l7 wrote

I have great time by myself..

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rosickness12 t1_j2n3prt wrote

Some of my best trips were alone. It's just different and allowed to meet cool people. Love trips with my people as well. Just different when you're alone. I actually miss doing more alone. Got the day off today and girls at work. ✌️

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Malfalso t1_j2n6cwt wrote

Don’t matter, man is a legend!

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katsbro069 t1_j2ngpmr wrote

When I say it friends call me looser.

When KR says it is gospel.

Can't hate in him though. He cool all day.

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YourWiseOldFriend t1_j2nn3p2 wrote

IF Keanu said it, it would definitely help to be able to afford the life style.

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erjo5055 t1_j2nrgfk wrote

One of my few strengths was learning this at a relatively young age. Only problem is I don't date much because I don't feel the need for company.

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Pippin_uk t1_j2nv12n wrote

Wise wise words....if you rely on someone else's presence to make you happy, there's opportunity for some improvement of self. You deserve it btw xxxx

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Daftmunkey t1_j2nzcwb wrote

The loneliest I ever been was in a bad marriage. I'm in a relationship again after a divorce, but I have never felt lonely being single as it has several advantages and can be very fun if you're an interesting person...or just a lone wolf.

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[deleted] t1_j2o0fph wrote

Replying to mr_j936 (#1,265,397)

Haha thanks ☺️ idk but sometimes myself also feel like living in hell would make me feel better — but this case is different because the risk is getting hurt while no one's around to help

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Wandowaiato t1_j2o1epu wrote

Yep. Alone and lonely are totally different. You can be married and lonely at the same time. It‘s a matter of how you participate in other peoples reality tunnels.

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bluehunger t1_j2wgsvs wrote

Btw, I was the one who cut down the cherry tree. Washington cut down an apple tree. Get your facts, straight, people!
....Abraham Lincoln

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zizamefe t1_j2yeekl wrote

Congrats on the new adventure!!

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