Category: Basic Training

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

As I continue my series about the need for Better Male Friendships, this next post is about developing a bond that moves your relationship in the direction of a deeper, more authentic friendship that I believe every man needs: one I call a GodBuddy.  First, let’s briefly recap why men need better friendships. Many Men are Lonely and Struggling  Recent studies show that 57% of men report feeling lonely and 15% of men claim to have no close friends at all,. This leads to a genuine concern about the Decline of Friendship, especially its impact on males. Recent data shows that boys and young men are failing by many measures. Just last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to expand access to mental health support, along with educational and workforce opportunities for men in their 20s and early 30s, who are experiencing increasing rates of suicide, unemployment,