Author: Rich Gorecki

As I begin to conclude this series about Better Male Friendships that started in January, I need to provide a word of caution of male-female friendships. Throughout earlier posts, I’ve made my case for the type of friendship that every man needs; the deeper, authentic kind of brotherhood that I call a GodBuddy. That said, I also believe that men need women in their lives: as wives, siblings, friends, and co-workers, since they can help us become better men. But this poses a couple of big questions:  My next few posts will provide some guidance on these questions. Male-Female Friendships Must Be Different Most people agree that relationships are complicated. The reality is that friendships with the opposite sex must be different, especially once you are married. As I wrote in a post from a few years ago, there are significant Differences Between Male & Female Friendships. Relationship counselor, Dr. John Gray

This next post about techniques that develop Better Male Friendships describes how to strengthen a relationship with another man into a type of friendship that I believe every man needs, one that I call the GodBuddy. This technique provides the consistency and focus needed to ensure your deeper, more authentic friendship lasts.  Men Need Brothers; Not Just Friends With this series, my hope is to help reverse the negatives trends for boys and young males by showing men how to develop and maintain better friendships. Due to the recent epidemic of loneliness, too many boys and young men are failing. Studies show alarming rates of unemployment, a gap in educational achievement, and increased patterns of suicide. The Decline of Friendship, leaves many males today feeling lonely and having no close friends that they can confide in. We need better men to train and mentor boys and young males about proper

My next post for this series on Better Male Friendships describes another aspect that transforms your good friendship into the type of friends that I believe every man needs. It’s a step that adds depth and “sharpens” your relationship into what I call a GodBuddy friendship; the deeper, more authentic type that will help men navigate the challenges of adulthood best.  Why Men Need Better Friends Throughout this series, I have presented evidence of a Decline of Friendship. Reports shows that 57% of men feel lonely, and 15% claim to have zero close friends, which leads experts to believe we have reached an epidemic of loneliness in our country. Sadly, the side effects are that boys and young men are failing by many measures, as demonstrated by the rising rates of suicide and unemployment. There is also a widening gap in educational achievement. This leaves too many lacking the skills