Why Some Men Struggle to Keep Up with Friendships
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- Andrew McCarthy reflects on male friendships after his son questions his lack of friends.
- A 2021 survey shows 15% of men have no close friends, up from 3% in 1990.
- Men face challenges in maintaining friendships due to social stigma around vulnerability.
- Articles explore the crisis in male friendships and the decline of passionate platonic bonds.
- Texting habits among men may contribute to loneliness.
- The show 'Dave' is cited as a model for male friendship through vulnerability.
- The idea of having a close-knit friend group is more myth than reality for many.