As I continue this series about common language for our pursuit of better male friendships, I want to speak out against loneliness and isolation. Though I dislike the word “manifesto” (see why below), this is my declaration against living in a proverbial “man cave.” It explains why men must pursue deep, authentic friendships with other men. It doesn’t just call us “out” for being men, but calls us “up” to higher standards for manhood that build better men, husbands, and fathers. Whether you are religious, spiritual, secular, or still figuring it out, the need for better friends applies to you. Although my GodBuddies concept is based on my faith in Jesus –our ultimate role model, most people will agree the world needs more mature and responsible men. I believe men become better with better male friendships. New Language for Male Friendships After my initial post with the “why” we need New Language

I kicked off this year in my last post about why we need common language for the pursuit of better male friendships. In this next post, I will provide a core statement about the aspects of friendships that build men up and encourage them, rather than break us down and beat us up. It describes high-quality friends who call us up to a higher standard of manhood and hold us accountable. It describes male friends who provide support when it’s needed most and celebrate our successes. This creed describes the type of men who help each other become better men.  While my GodBuddies concept has a faith-based foundation, I believe every man needs deeper, more authentic friendships, even if religion or spirituality isn’t your thing. My hope is that having a Male Friendship Creed will cast a vision that inspires you to develop better friendships. In subsequent posts, I’ll provide