Is the Cure to Male Loneliness Out on the Pickleball Court?

Group activities like this are great for finding your people. You will likely encounter another competitive, technically minded person and no one will be offended if you split into your own group/universe

I think some of it is organic, but it has been interesting to watch city park organizations build (or convert old tennis courts into) new pickleball facilities. It helps to have something that is both active and easy to start. You don't have to be particularly in shape at the beginning, gear needs are low, can be done year-round.