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As I continue this series with 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 statement against living in a proverbial “man cave.” This declares why men must pursue deep, authentic friendships with other men. It doesn’t just call us “out” for being men. It 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 everyone. Even though my GodBuddies concept is based on my faith in Jesus –the ultimate role model for humanity, most people will agree the world needs more mature and responsible men. I hope this new verbiage will challenge and inspire you toward better friendships. New Language for Male Friendships After my initial post

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 start with a “Creed” or core statement that describes 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. Better male friends who provide support when it’s needed most, and celebrate our successes. 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 casts a vision that inspires you to develop better friendships. In subsequent posts, I’ll provide something of a manifesto; a