The Unmistakable Impact Of Having A Few Good Dad Friends

14 Winter Skills Every Kid Should Know, According To Adventurers ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Feb. 26, 2023 [Friends]( are essential commodities. They play beer-league softball. They help with moving. They give toasts. They text you ridiculous gifs or movie quotes that distract you from the frustration of life. Still, it’s hard to prioritize those relationships when you’re being told not to. Many expect to spend the early days of fatherhood walking the same path from work to home and back again. So that’s what they do. But friendship is a worthwhile detour, Dr. Jeff Bostic, a psychiatrist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, emphasized. “We’re herd animals,” he explains. “We like to be close together with people who are like us.” Countless studies back this up. Unfortunately for men, traditional notions of masculinity often fall at odds with the emotional intimacy friendship requires. Feelings are suppressed. Hugs are left unhugged. And the urgency of a request for time together isn’t fully communicated. Men intend to get together and then don’t. They figure that their buddy doesn’t mind, that it doesn’t matter much. But it does. So, here’s our reminder: Text your buddy back. Make those plans. Chances are, you’ll be glad you did. HEY, FRIEND [The Unmistakable Impact Of Having A Few Good Dad Friends]( They're difficult to find and even more difficult to maintain. [But, man, are they important.]( [READ THIS STORY]( After a day full of big talks and responsibility, being able to debate Tarantino films is plenty meaningful. FURTHER READING [The Dumb, Beautiful, Singular Chaos Of Male Friendship]( [Why Everyone Needs Casual Friends In Their Life]( [The Real Reason Men Struggle With Friendship]( DRINKS [8 Seriously Great Canned Cocktails To Bring To Your Next Party (Or Wherever)]( These days, you can find to-go versions of your favorite drinks pretty much everywhere. [Here are eight worth seeking out.]( [Read this story]( SKILLS [14 Winter Skills Every Kid Should Know, According To Adventurers]( From learning about layers to building snow caves, [these are the skills these adventurous dads make sure to pass down.]( [Read this story]( COOL DADS [John Legend Has More Love To Give]( With a newborn at home and an intimate new album out, [Legend reflects on the family philosophy of letting fans in.]( [Read this story]( CLUCK, CLUCK [This U.S. Map Shows You Where Egg Prices Have Skyrocketed]( Prices are falling. [Slowly.]( [Read this story]( ENTERTAINMENT [The 51 Best Kids’ Songs (Almost) Any Parent Can Sing]( Go ahead [and belt ’em out.]( [Read this story]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely[unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click[here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.