Chess and isolation

Does anyone notice the more they play...talk...read....and think chess.

The more isolated they become?

I'm sure some of you have many things going on in there lives...

But have any of you since starting Chess become isolated from daily social activities?

No

hmmm interesting.

Not at all, the reason I am at RHP is because I don't want chess interfering with my social life. Playing OTB and at chess clubs is more time consuming.

yes but a otb club is usually once a week...rhp is every night for me.

I don't waste my time creating stupid threads. How many do you start per night?

Originally posted by Kiwi kid
I don't waste my time creating stupid threads. How many do you start per night?

Originally posted by chessisvanity
Does anyone notice the more they play...talk...read....and think chess.

The more isolated they become?

I'm sure some of you have many things going on in there lives...

But have any of you since starting Chess become isolated from daily social activities?

Originally posted by Regicidal
Exercise discipline. Cut back. Otherwise, you may turn into a dork.

I've heard of these "social activities." What do they involve? Are they dangerous?

Originally posted by luctruc
I've heard of these "social activities." What do they involve? Are they dangerous?

I sometimes go out for some drinks with other chess people I know. And, through them, I meet non chesses (although, not many girls for some reason).

So actually chess can help with social life too, it makes it easier to talk to people cause you are used to thinking ahead so are less likely to say something that you have not thought through.

Originally posted by Dragon Fire
Yes they are very dangerous! They cost a lot of money and you can catch fatal diseases. Such activities should all generally be avoided.

By isolating yourself and just playing chess you are bound to live longer and have much more money for the good things in life.

Originally posted by Tyrannosauruschex
I sometimes go out for some drinks with other chess people I know. And, through them, I meet non chesses (although, not many girls for some reason).

So actually chess can help with social life too, it makes it easier to talk to people cause you are used to thinking ahead so are less likely to say something that you have not thought through.

Originally posted by Tyrannosauruschex
I sometimes go out for some drinks with other chess people I know. ...