A Man's Need for Friends

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Are you a lonely man? You may not be but the statistics show that men are feeling more isolated than ever. The best way to combat that is through strong friendships. With our hyperconnected and busy world, men's friendships have suffered. Virtual friendships have replaced real-life friends and it hasn't been good for men. We need good strong friendships. They can make us better men and help to remake our society.

Friendship History of Men

• There has always been something powerful about men connecting over similar interests or activities
• Men have felt this need for friendship as long as we have been on earth
• We are better together and not on our own
• On our own, we can get really weird
• Men throughout history recognized their need for friendships
• Don't let society shame you or make you too busy to have friends
• Strong male friends will make us better men

The Good and Bad of Friendships

• Friendships have a positive and negative side
• Friendship good characteristics
• Authentic
• Honest
• Life-giving
• Friendship bad characteristics
• Lies and being fake
• Push toward negative choices
• Good friendships are worth the wait and the work

Friendship Tips

• Many men have grown up without any good strong friendships
• Understand the seasonal realities of friendships
• Here are a few tips to help you on the friendship journey
• Attitude
• Build Analog Friendships
• Be the friendship driver
• Find Common interests
• Where to look for friends
• The key is to not sit back and wait for friends to come to you