The Unmistakable Impact Of A Few Good Dad Friends

Why Everyone Needs Casual Friends In Their Life ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jan. 16, 2024 [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. 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. Often, 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 a reminder: Start a text thread. Call your buddy back. Make those plans. Chances are, you’ll be glad you did. HEY, FRIEND svetikd/E+/Getty Images [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]( BRING IT IN [Can’t We All Just Hug Each Other?]( I was one of many who were taught, implicitly or not, that men shouldn’t express themselves that way. [I’m slowly learning how to embrace a different path.]( [READ THIS STORY]( DAD BOD [How To Motivate Yourself To Workout When You'd Rather Do Anything Else]( These are the techniques professional trainers use [to keep themselves — and their clients — consistent.]( [READ THIS STORY]( WORK-LIFE BALANCE [Working From Home Is Stressful For Dads — But Being There Is Worth It]( Your presence at home [means a whole lot to your kids.]( [READ THIS STORY]( GOOD TO KNOW [7 Big Signs You And Your Spouse Are Truly A Team]( Is your relationship [destined for a dynasty, or ready for a rebuild?]( [READ THIS STORY]( FATHERLY FAVORITE Rhone [7” Mako Tech Short]( When it comes to workout shorts, the best pairs are those that you don’t need to pay any attention to. As in, they don’t bunch, they don’t ride up, they don’t make you think about them as you lift or stretch or run. Comfortable, durable, and well-designed, these shorts allow you to move freely during any exercise without any second thoughts. $68 [shop now]( 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 2024 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.