Men and women cannot be friends

Daniel says he and the Essex woman have not spoken for over a week; mismatched feelings may end contact permanently. He rejects friendship, admitting he pursues women mainly for serious relationship potential or sex; without either, he loses interest. He says internet chat and Rainbow Six satisfy his social needs, then cooks potato, leek, bacon, and garlic-mayonnaise soup.

He explicitly frames intimacy instrumentally, while social withdrawal and online substitutes remain his preferred lifestyle.