The Real Reason Men Struggle With Friendship

How I Rebuilt The Friendships That Faded When I Became a Dad ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Sep. 29, 2023 Although friendship may feel like a delicate art, it's also a kind of science that's rewarded by the numbers. We all need friends — study after study has found that having a robust social network, including regular time spent with close friends, is essential to living a longer, happier and healthier life. But for men, in particular, the fear of burdening others or seeming emotionally needy can stand in the way of building new friendships. So how can we build a more robust and rewarding social network, if it's something we need? The first step is recognizing that bonding with new friends, especially as a parent, is very different from bonding with guys in high school, where the years of shared experiences are the glue. Different friendships provide us with different things — but even building a simple connection over a shared interest can change our lives for the better. MEN’S HEALTH [The Real Reason Men Struggle With Friendship]( Making friends is something we learn how to do when we’re still in diapers. So why are grown men [so bad at it?]( [READ THIS STORY]( Friendships can also help you stay physically, intellectually, and emotionally engaged more than living an isolated life. FURTHER READING [How I Rebuilt The Friendships That Faded When I Became a Dad]( [9 Ways To Make Friends, Keep Friends, And Be A Better Friend Yourself]( [What I Wish I Knew About Friendships When I Was Younger, According to 12 Men]( PARENTING [What I'm Glad I Prioritized When My Kids Were Still Little]( Looking back, these are the decisions these 12 dads are [proud they made.]( [READ THIS STORY]( MENTAL HEALTH [These 7 Lifestyle Habits Can Protect You From Depression]( You don't need to overhaul your life to [feel a little better.]( [READ THIS STORY]( DAD BOD [7 Stretches That Will Undo The Damage Of Sitting All Day]( Your chair is ruining your body. [Here's how to fight back](. [READ THIS STORY]( SHAKEN AND STIRRED [James Bond Could Suddenly Become The Next Dark Knight Trilogy]( Rumors suggest Christopher Nolan could take over [the 007 franchise.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( 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.