@southevropa For us it's a social connection lubricant, one thing I always remember that a friend told me whilst talking about this topic
"Jesus also drank alcohol but never made a fool of himself"
flow state is impossible when you're self-monitoring, which is the caveat to looksmaxxing. if your appearance becomes your passion you'll inevitably become unhappy and stay that way. detachment from yourself through immersion is the next level up