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honestly even young people are terrified of being lonely. it's just that people fill the void of loneliness differently in different times. I just wish he can tell his grandpa, reassure him he won't be lonely even without a traditional family. going out with someone for the sake of someone else is just gonna make everyone unhappy.
don't hate grandpa. he was born in different, very hermetic, times. i don't think he's using "emotional blackmail". it's just his honest belief. remember that old people are terrified of being lonely one day.